Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

A complaint survey, prompted by #CO1943927, #CO1943930, #CO1943937, #CO2583793, Incident #1943934, Incident #2561198, Incident #2587392 and Incident #2587435 was conducted on 8/12/25 to 8/15/25. One deficiency was cited. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#1) of three residents reviewed for accidents received adequate supervision out of 14 sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was not able to access hazardous chemicals.Resident #1, who was admitted to the facility on 4/9/07, had a history of dementia and of wandering within the facility. On 6/10/25 at 1:40 p.m., Resident #1 was able to obtain a bottle of a cleaning chemical that was located in a residential hallway on a maintenance cart that was unsecured and unsupervised.Resident #1 was found by certified nurse aide (CNA) #1 holding the bottle containing a cleaning chemical. Resident #1 was observed to have a blue substance on his lips, which was determined by the facility to be consistent with the contents of the bottle.Resident #1 was reported to have mouth and stomach pain after the incident. He was evaluated by a physician at the facility immediately following the incident and transferred to the hospital where additional evaluation was completed to determine if the resident had an esophageal (tube that runs from the throat to the stomach) injury, airway (breathing) compromise or electrolyte abnormality. Resident #1 was provided intravenous (IV) fluids and the hospital physician determined the resident likely had not ingested the toxic substance. Resident #1 was monitored at the hospital and returned to the nursing facility on 6/10/25.The facility determined the product in the bottle was a cleaning product (Gel Pro). The material safety data sheet (MSDS - a document that describes the hazards of a chemical product and provides information on safe handling, storage, disposal and emergency procedures) revealed the product was reserved for industrial and professional use and if swallowed, required immediate medical attention. Ingestion of the product could cause digestive tract burns.Resident #1 experienced pain and required hospital evaluation to confirm he had not ingested a sufficient amount of the chem..

Based on a record review it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the fire alarm system components and devices in accordance with the Life Safety Code Section 9.6 and NFPA 72.1. 2 year smoke detector sensitivity report not available for reviewNFPA 101, Section 9.6.1.5* To ensure operational integrity, the fire alarm system shall have a.. Based on documentation review, it was determined that the facility did not maintain proper electrical practices in accordance with NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code (2012). This was evidenced by:1.No current written record of the continuity of the grounding circuit, polarity of hot and neutral connections, and retention force of the grounding .. Based on observation and record review during the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the back-up emergency generator in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 110. This was evidence by the following: 1.Annual load bank test not NFPA 110 complaint 8.1.1 The routine Maintenance &n.. Based on observation and staff interview during the course of the survey it was determined the facility failed to maintain smoke barriers in accordance with NFPA 101, 8.5.1. This was evidenced by the following:1. Electrical room penetrations in ceiling need to be filledNFPA 101, Section 8.5.1, in part, smoke barriers shall be provided to subdivid.. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain smoke dampers in accordance with Life Safety Code Section NFPA 1051.Damper report does not include inspection information for each individual damper in facility NFPA 105, 6.5.1 Smoke dampers for dedicated and non-dedicated smoke control systems.. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain wiring in accordance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 70.1.Dryer orifice need to switched out for high altitude orifices 2. Air conditioner plugged into surge protector room 225NFPA 101, 9.1.1 Gas. Equipment using gas and related gas piping shall be in accordance.. Based on observation it was determined the facility failed to maintain corridor doors in accordance with NFPA 101.1.Cover need to be replaced on fire door closing appliance | first floor corridor2.Black Gate needs to be removed for nurses station 3.Roll down fire door for kitchen need to be inspected | All though this door is not in use the fire p.. Based on observations and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with National Fire Protection Association NFPA 25 and NFPA 1011.Multiple Fire Sprinkler head with paint in facility main corridor all wall sprinkler headsNFPA 25 5.2.1.1.2 Any sprinkler that shows .. Based on record review, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct fire drills in accordance with the Life Safety Code, Section 19.7.1.61.All Fire Drills in the 4th Quarter 2023 recorded as PM drills | No AM drills NFPA 101, 19.7.1.6 Drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift to familiarize facility personnel (nurses, interns, maintenan.. INITIAL COMENTS (ID Prefix Tag #K000) are informational only and a representation of the facility' s general characteristics. This survey was conducted in accordance with the Federal Register at Section 42 CFR 483.70(a).The facility is two story, Type V (111), construction. The facility is protected throughout by National Fire Protection Asso..

A recertification survey was conducted from 2/21/24 to 2/27/24. One deficiency was cited. An Emergency Preparedness survey was conducted from 2/21/24 to 2/27/24. No deficiencies were cited. Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of diseases and infection.Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure resident' s medical supplies for catheter irrigation were labeled, dated and stored in a sanitary environment. Findings include:I. Facility policies and proceduresThe Infection Control policy and procedure, undated, was received by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 2/22/24 at 11:27 a.m. It read in pertinent part,"An infection prevention and control program is established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development of transmission of communicable diseases and infections."The program is based on accepted national infection prevention control standards."The elements of the infection prevention program includes: coordination/oversight of prevention of infection."Important facets of infection prevention include:-educate staff to ensure they adhere to proper techniques and procedures; and.-following established general disease-specific guidelines such as those of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)."The Catheter Irrigation, open system policy, undated, was received by the NHA on 2/22/24 at 3:11 p.m. It rea..