14 deficiencies cited
The agency cited 14 deficiencies concerning Fall-prevention training, Tuberculosis clearance, Administration, Residency and Residency Agreements, Service Plans, Medical Records and other requirements. Read the official report for the inspector’s evidence and scope.
Findings and correction information
- Fall-prevention trainingA.R.S. § 36-420.01.A
Cited requirement:A.R.S. § 36-420.01.A. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition A. Each health care institution shall develop and administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The training program shall include initial training and continued competency training in fall prevention and fall recovery. A health care institution may use information and training materials from the department's Arizona falls prevention coalition in developing the training program.
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Mar 16, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Tuberculosis clearanceR9-10-113.A.2.a-f
Cited requirement:R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Tuberculosis Screening A. If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implements tuberculosis infection control activities that: 2. Include: a. For each individual who is employed by the health care institution, provides volunteer services for the health care institution, or is admitted to the health care institution and who is subject to the requirements of this Section, baseline screening, on or before the date specified in the applicable Article of this Chapter, that consists of: i. Assessing risks of prior exposure to infectious tuberculosis, ii. Determining if the individual has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, and iii. Obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from infectious tuberculosis according to subsection (B)(1); b. If an individual may have a latent tuberculosis infection, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-1201: i. Referring the individual for assessment or treatment; and ii. Annually obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom fr…
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 1, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- AdministrationR9-10-803.A.9
Cited requirement:R9-10-803.A.9. Administration A. A governing authority shall: 9. Ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411 and
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 29, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Tuberculosis clearanceR9-10-807.A.1-2
Cited requirement:R9-10-807.A.1-2. Residency and Residency Agreements A. Except as provided in R9-10-808(B)(2), a manager shall ensure that a resident provides evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis: 1. Before or within seven calendar days after the resident’s date of occupancy, and 2. As specified in R9-10-113
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 1, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Residency and Residency AgreementsR9-10-807.B.1.a-b
Cited requirement:R9-10-807.B.1.a-b. Residency and Residency Agreements B. A manager shall ensure that before or at the time of acceptance of an individual, the individual submits documentation that is dated within 90 calendar days before the individual is accepted by an assisted living facility and: 1. If an individual is requesting or is expected to receive supervisory care services, personal care services, or directed care services: a. Includes whether the individual requires: i. Continuous medical services, ii. Continuous or intermittent nursing services, or iii. Restraints; and b. Is dated and signed by a: i. Physician, ii. Registered nurse practitioner, iii. Registered nurse, or iv. Physician assistant; and
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 31, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Residency and Residency AgreementsR9-10-807.D.10
Cited requirement:R9-10-807.D.10. Residency and Residency Agreements D. Before or at the time of an individual’s acceptance by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that there is a documented residency agreement with the assisted living facility that includes: 10. The manager’s signature and date signed.
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 27, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Residency and Residency AgreementsR9-10-807.E.1-4
Cited requirement:R9-10-807.E.1-4. Residency and Residency Agreements E. Before or within five working days after a resident’s acceptance by an assisted living facility, a manager shall obtain on the documented agreement, required in subsection (D), the signature of one of the following individuals: 1. The resident, 2. The resident’s representative, 3. The resident’s legal guardian, or 4. Another individual who has been designated by the individual under A.R.S. § 36-3221 to make health care decisions on the individual’s behalf.
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 27, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Service PlansR9-10-808.A.3.a
Cited requirement:R9-10-808.A.3.a. Service Plans A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a service plan that is established, documented, and implemented that: 3. Includes the following: a. A description of the resident’s medical or health problems, including physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional conditions or impairments;
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Aug 3, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Service PlansR9-10-808.A.4.b.iii
Cited requirement:R9-10-808.A.4.b.iii. Service Plans A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a service plan that is established, documented, and implemented that: 4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f): b. As follows: iii. At least once every three months for a resident receiving directed care services; and
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 27, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Medical RecordsR9-10-811.C.12
Cited requirement:R9-10-811.C.12. Medical Records C. A manager shall ensure that a resident’s medical record contains: 12. A medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that is administered to the resident or for which the resident receives assistance in the self-administration of the medication;
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 27, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Directed Care ServicesR9-10-815.F.2.a-c
Cited requirement:R9-10-815.F.2.a-c. Directed Care Services F. A manager of an assisted living facility authorized to provide directed care services shall ensure that: 1. Policies and procedures are established, documented, and implemented that ensure the safety of a resident who may wander; 2. There is a means of exiting the facility for a resident who does not have a key, special knowledge for egress, or the ability to expend increased physical effort that meets one of the following: a. Provides access to an outside area that: i. Allows the resident to be at least 30 feet away from the facility that is secure, and ii. Monitors or alerts employees of the egress of a resident from the facility; b. Provides access to an outside area: i. From which a resident may exit to a location at least 30 feet away from the facility that is secure, and ii. Monitors or alerts employees of the egress of a resident from the facility; or c. Uses a mechanism that meets the Special Egress-Control Devices provisions in the International Building Code incorporated by reference in R9-10-104.01; and
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Aug 3, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Medication ServicesR9-10-817.F.1
Cited requirement:R9-10-817.F.1. Medication Services F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: 1. Medication is stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage;
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Aug 5, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Emergency and Safety StandardsR9-10-819.A.4
Cited requirement:R9-10-819.A.4. Emergency and Safety Standards A. A manager shall ensure that: 4. A disaster drill for employees is conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented;
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Aug 14, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.
- Hazardous-material storageR9-10-820.A.11
Cited requirement:R9-10-820.A.11. Environmental Standards A. A manager shall ensure that: 11. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by the assisted living facility are maintained in labeled containers in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining areas, and medications and are inaccessible to residents;
View provider’s plan of correction (opens a new tab)Provider-listed correction date: Jul 30, 2026. A provider’s plan does not establish agency-confirmed correction.