Inspection Reports for Kahl Home for Aged & Infirm
6701 Jersey Ridge Road, IA, 52807
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The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025, identified deficiencies related to failure to implement a physician’s order for potassium chloride and failure to use isolation gowns when required. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some periods of substantial compliance but also recurring issues in resident care, including pressure ulcer treatment, supervision to prevent accidents, and infection control practices. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about medication errors, wound care, safe transfers, and documentation, while many other complaints were found unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges in clinical care and safety, with some improvements noted after prior deficiencies were corrected but recent citations suggest these issues persist.
Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
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Based on a December 2025 inspection.
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| Staff D | Registered Nurse (RN) | Interviewed regarding processing of new physician orders |
| Staff G | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed and interviewed regarding isolation gown use for Resident #3 |
| Staff F | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed and interviewed regarding isolation gown use for Resident #3 |
| Staff H | Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed wearing isolation gown and gloves while assisting Resident #3 |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Wrote the potassium chloride order for Resident #1 and interviewed about order expectations | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding order processing and isolation gown expectations |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| Staff I | Registered Nurse (RN), Facility Wound Nurse | Interviewed regarding Resident #1's pressure ulcer history and care |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed about wound clinic involvement and Resident #1's wound care | |
| Staff J | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Interviewed about transfer and injury of Resident #2 |
| Staff N | Registered Nurse (RN) | Interviewed about Resident #2's injury and care |
| Staff O | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Interviewed about Resident #2's injury and care |
| Staff P | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed about Resident #2's injury and care |
| Staff M | Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager | Reported incident of Resident #2's injury |
| Staff IP | Provided care and treatment for Resident #2's foot injury | |
| Hospice Case Manager (HCM) | Interviewed regarding Resident #2's foot injury and hospice care |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| Staff B | CNA | Involved in transfer of Resident #1 and witness to fall incident. |
| Staff D | CNA | Involved in transfer of Resident #1 and witness to fall incident. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Reported on responsibility for reviewing Bed Hold Policy and mechanical lift transfer procedures. |
| Administrator | Administrator | Followed up with Resident #1's family regarding bed hold policy and bed hold charge waiver. |
| Staff C | Unit Clerk/CNA/CMA | Reported on informing Resident #1's family and involvement in incident reporting. |
| Staff G | LPN/Unit Manager | Looked for paperwork regarding Bed Hold Policy and reported on policy documentation. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse 1 | LPN | Confirmed responsibility for care plan development and revision; confirmed care plan deficiency for Resident 3 |
| Registered Nurse 1 | RN | Confirmed improper urinary drainage bag placement and improper catheter care by CNAs |
| Certified Nursing Assistant 2 | CNA | Observed providing improper incontinence care |
| Certified Nursing Assistant 5 | CNA | Observed providing improper incontinence care |
| Food Service Director | FSD | Provided information on kitchen sanitation deficiencies and food storage issues |
| Dietary Aide | DA | Observed removing clean dishes with same gloves used for soiled dishes |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Interviewed regarding care plan revision responsibilities |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Named in observations related to resident transfers and care. |
| Staff B | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Named in observations related to resident transfers and care. |
| Staff J | Licensed Practical Nurse / MDS Coordinator | Stated expectations for updating care plans. |
| Staff D | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Provided wound care and documented treatments. |
| Staff C | Registered Nurse (RN) | Reported on wound care and shift notes. |
| Staff G | Registered Nurse (RN) | Reported on wound care and shift notes. |
| Staff H | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Reported on use of mechanical lifts and resident care. |
| Staff F | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | Involved in resident transfers and care. |
| Staff I | Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy | Evaluated resident and recommended therapy. |
| Staff K | Licensed Practical Nurse / Unit Manager | Reported on care plan intervention and staff education. |
| Director of Nursing | Stated expectations for staff to update care plans and reposition residents. |
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Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Registered Nurse (RN)/Unit Manager | Reported care conferences should be held every 3 months. |
| Staff C | Registered Nurse (RN) | Involved in medication error where resident received Xanax instead of Ativan. |
| Staff D | Registered Nurse (RN) | Acknowledged medication error and explained related procedures. |
| Staff E | Human Resources Director | Acknowledged no disciplinary action for Staff D regarding medication error. |
| Staff B | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Reported pressure ulcers measured and documented weekly. |
| Staff H | Registered Nurse (RN) | Reported assessing resident's pressure ulcer and wound care. |
| Staff I | LPN/Unit Manager | Reported documentation of pressure ulcers and wound care. |
| Staff K | Registered Dietician (RD) | Provided nutritional assessments and dietary interventions. |
| Staff F | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Reported when resident receives dialysis, nurses should document vital signs. |
| Staff G | Registered Nurse (RN) | Reported nursing documentation for dialysis resident. |
| Staff Q | Speech Therapist | Provided emotional support and reported on resident's eating habits. |
| Administrator | Administrator | Queried about medication error forms and facility policies. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| Staff A | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Reported door alarm sounding and resident elopement |
| Staff B | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Heard door alarm, searched for resident, reported incident details |
| Staff C | Certified Medication Tech | Found resident sitting on bench during elopement |
| Staff D | Registered Nurse (RN) | Found resident sitting on bench, searched facility |
| Staff F | Scheduler | Reported usual staffing pattern and incident details |
| Staff G | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Reported resident moved up to front of Dementia Unit after first elopement |
| Staff H | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Reported staff hired to sit with resident, resident talked of plotting elopement |
| Staff I | Per Mar Security | Reported reviewing video footage and resident elopement details |
| Staff J | Registered Nurse (RN) | Reported previous incident of resident wandering and leaning on door |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Reported resident history, staffing expectations, and incident details |
| Plant Operations Director | Plant Operations Director | Explained first floor exit door alarms and facility security |
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Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
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| Staff B | Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Manager | Named in insulin administration deficiency |
| Staff I | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed providing care to Resident #41 and toileting residents |
| Staff N | Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed adjusting Resident #41's feet in Broda Chair |
| Staff M | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed feeding Resident #41 and toileting residents |
| Staff L | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed toileting Resident #41 |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding care plan revisions, medication administration, toileting expectations, and wound care procedures | |
| Director of Therapy | Interviewed regarding Resident #41 positioning | |
| Staff F | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding care plan updates and PRN medication documentation |
| Staff H | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding PRN medication interventions |
| Staff J | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding toileting frequency |
| Staff K | Registered Nurse (RN) | Interviewed regarding toileting frequency |
| Staff D | Dietary Aide | Observed during meal service with improper glove and hand hygiene |
| Staff E | Dietary Aide | Observed during meal service with improper glove and hand hygiene |
| Dietary Director | Interviewed regarding cleaning and food handling practices | |
| Staff G | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed performing wound care with improper infection control technique |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Administered the medications in error to Resident #1 |
| Staff B | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Provided interview regarding medication administration practices |
| Staff C | Certified Medication Aide (CMA) | Provided interview regarding identification of new residents |
| Staff D | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Provided interview regarding identification of new residents |
| Staff E | Registered Nurse (RN) | Provided interview regarding identification of new residents |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Provided interview about medication administration expectations and follow-up actions |
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