North Gardens of Scottsdale Assisted Living

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure exterior doors were equipped with ramps or other devices to allow use by a resident using a wheelchair or other assistive device. The deficient practice posed a risk if a resident was unable to safely exit the facility. Findings include: 1. During the enviornmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed one resident utilizing a wheelchair. 2. During the environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed the patio door entrance/exit to the back yard was not wheelchair accessible. There was a step from the patio to the ground level. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the patio door entrance/exit did not have a ramp or other device to allow use by a resident using a wheelchair or other assistive device.

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure a life preserver or shepherd's crook was available and accessible in the swimming pool area. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed a swimming pool located in the back yard of the facility. However, no life preserver or shepherd's crook was available or accessible. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged a life preserver or shepherd's crook was not available and accessible in the swimming pool area.