(4) Effective July 1, 2023, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, 1 LPN per 30 residents during the evening, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.
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Observations: Based on a review of nurse staffing and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the minimum licensed practical nurse (LPN) ratio to resident ratio was provided on each shift for 5 shifts out of 21 shifts reviewed.
Findings include:
A review of the facility's weekly staffing records revealed that on the following dates the facility failed to provide minimum licensed practical nurse (LPN) staff of 1:30 on the evening shift, and 1:40 on the night shift based on the facility's census.
April 19, 2026 -4.03 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 4.40, for a census of 110.
April 20, 2026 -4.22 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 4.36, for a census of 109.
April 20, 2026 -2.53 LPNs on the night shift, versus the required 2.73, for a census of 109.
April 24, 2026 -4.09 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 4.40, for a census of 110.
April 25, 2026 -4.34 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 4.36, for a census of 109.
An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on May 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM, confirmed that the facility had not met the required LPN to resident ratios on the day and evening shifts on the above dates.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 08/01/2026
1. Facility cannot retroactively correct past LPN ratios. 2. Facility is utilizing agency staff for call offs, continuing to recruit for open positions, and following internal programs for retention. 3. Facility implemented new process that a daily scheduling/labor meeting happens daily where LPN ratios are reviewed. NHA/designee educated nursing scheduler on this new process. 4. NHA/designee will audit LPN ratios weekly for 4 weeks and then monthly for 2 months. 5. Audits will be submitted to QAPI for review.
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