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COMMUNITIES AT INDIAN HAVEN, THE
Building Inspection Results

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COMMUNITIES AT INDIAN HAVEN, THE
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COMMUNITIES AT INDIAN HAVEN, THE - Inspection Results Scope of Citation
Number of Residents Affected
By Deficient Practice
Initial comments:Name: - Component: -- - Tag: 0000


Based on an Emergency Preparedness Survey completed on January 22, 2026, at The Communities at Indian Haven, it was determined there were no deficiencies identified with the requirements of 42 CFR 483.475.





 Plan of Correction:


Initial comments:Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0000


Facility ID #090102
Component 01
Main Building

Based on a Medicare/Medicaid Recertification Survey completed on January 22, 2026, it was determined that The Communities at Indian Haven was not in compliance with the following requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing health care occupancy. Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code is required by 42 CFR 483.70(a).

This is a one-story, Type V (111), protected, wood frame building, that is fully sprinklered.





 Plan of Correction:


NFPA 101 STANDARD General Requirements - Other:Least serious deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents. This deficiency has the potential for causing no more than a minor negative impact on the resident.
General Requirements - Other
List in the REMARKS section any LSC Section 18.1 and 19.1 General Requirements that are not addressed by the provided K-tags, but are deficient. This information, along with the applicable Life Safety Code or NFPA standard citation, should be included on Form CMS-2567.
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0100

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain general requirements that are not addressed by the provided K-tags, but are deficient, affecting the entire building.

Findings include:

Observation on January 22, 2026, at 10:25 a.m., revealed the facility failed to submit plans to State Plan Review and receive a granted occupancy from the Life Safety Division for the change of use of the 400-wing resident rooms and the soiled utility room. Christmas trees, boxes, and furniture were being stored in unoccupied wing.

Interview with the maintenance supervisor on January 22, 2026, at 10:25 a.m., confirmed the deficiency at the time of the survey.





 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 02/22/2026

This plan of correction is prepared and executed because it is required by the provisions of the state and federal regulations and not because Communities at Indian Haven agrees with the allegations and citations listed on the statement of deficiencies. Communities at Indian Haven maintains that the alleged deficiencies do not, individually, and collectively, jeopardize the health and safety of the residents, nor are they of such character as to limit our capacity to render adequate care as prescribed by regulation. This plan of correction shall operate as Communities at Indian Haven's written credible allegation of compliance. By submitting this plan of correction, Communities at Indian Haven does not admit to the accuracy of the deficiencies. This plan of correction is not meant to establish any standard of care, contract, obligation, or position, and Communities at Indian Haven reserves all rights to raise all possible contentions and defenses in any civil or criminal claim, action or proceeding.

The 400-wing resident rooms and soiled utility room will be cleared to contain only resident furnishings and assistive devices.

The Environmental Services Director and Maintenance Technician and/or designees will remove items that were stored on the unoccupied 400-wing resident rooms and utility room.

The Environmental Services Director or designee will complete random audits weekly for 4 weeks and monthly for 2 months to assure that the 400-wing is maintained with furnishings and assistive devices. Audit results will be reviewed by the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee.

NFPA 101 STANDARD Cooking Facilities:Least serious deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents. This deficiency has the potential for causing no more than a minor negative impact on the resident.
Cooking Facilities
Cooking equipment is protected in accordance with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, unless:
* residential cooking equipment (i.e., small appliances such as microwaves, hot plates, toasters) are used for food warming or limited cooking in accordance with 18.3.2.5.2, 19.3.2.5.2
* cooking facilities open to the corridor in smoke compartments with 30 or fewer patients comply with the conditions under 18.3.2.5.3, 19.3.2.5.3, or
* cooking facilities in smoke compartments with 30 or fewer patients comply with conditions under 18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.4.
Cooking facilities protected according to NFPA 96 per 9.2.3 are not required to be enclosed as hazardous areas, but shall not be open to the corridor.
18.3.2.5.1 through 18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.1 through 19.3.2.5.5, 9.2.3, TIA 12-2




Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0324

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to meet cooking facilities requirements for one of one ansul pull station.

Findings include:

Observation on January 22, 2026, at 11:58 a.m., revealed the kitchen ansul system pull station lacked monthly inspection documentation.

Interview with the maintenance supervisor on January 22, 2026, at 11:58 a.m., confirmed the inspection deficiency.





 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 02/22/2026

The Environmental Services Director completed the monthly kitchen ansul system pull station inspection following this observation.

The Environmental Services Director educated the Maintenance Technician regarding the timely completion of the monthly ansul system pull station inspections following this observation.

The Environmental Services Director or designee will complete random audits of the completion of the monthly ansul pull station inspections monthly for 3 months to assure compliance. Audit results will be reviewed by the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee.

NFPA 101 STANDARD Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrie:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and is isolated to the fewest number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction
2012 EXISTING
Smoke barriers shall be constructed to a 1/2-hour fire resistance rating per 8.5. Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium wall. Smoke dampers are not required in duct penetrations in fully ducted HVAC systems where an approved sprinkler system is installed for smoke compartments adjacent to the smoke barrier.
19.3.7.3, 8.6.7.1(1)
Describe any mechanical smoke control system in REMARKS.
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0372

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to meet smoke barrier requirements for one of five smoke compartments.

Findings include:

Observation on January 22, 2026, at 11:02 a.m., revealed the 200-wing mechanical room behind the nurse station had a blue wire going through an inch by inch opening in the drywall.

Interview with the maintenance supervisor on January 22, 2026, at 11:02 a.m., confirmed the smoke barrier deficiency.




 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 02/22/2026

The inch by inch opening on the 200-wing mechanical room behind the nurse station was sealed with fire rated caulking sealant by the Environmental Services Director following this observation.

No other penetrations were observed.

The Environmental Services Director or designee will monitor for wall openings by completing random audits monthly for 3 months. Audit results will be reviewed by the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee.

NFPA 101 STANDARD Portable Space Heaters:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and is isolated to the fewest number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Portable Space Heaters
Portable space heating devices shall be prohibited in all health care occupancies, except, unless used in nonsleeping staff and employee areas where the heating elements do not exceed 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius).
18.7.8, 19.7.8
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0781

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to meet portable space heater requirements for two of five patient community areas.

Findings include:

Observation on January 22, 2026, at 11:50 a.m., revealed the 300-wing lounge and 200-wing dining room had portable fireplace heaters in use.

Interview with the maintenance supervisor on January 22, 2026, at 11:50 a.m., confirmed the fireplace heaters in patient care areas.





 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 02/22/2026

The portable fireplace heaters in the 300-wing lounge and 200-wing dining room were removed by the Environmental Services Director immediately following this observation.

No other portable fireplace heaters are in use within the facility.

The Environmental Services Director or designee will complete random audits of the facility to assure that portable fireplace heaters are not in use monthly for 3 months. Audit results will be reviewed by the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee.


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