Rem INC Elmwood

Penalties

• — DQA enforcement letter

Inspection findings

Nursing homes: CMS Care Compare inspections (last three cycles), penalties and ownership. Assisted living: DHS directory data and statements of deficiencies DHS has posted since October 2026; older survey documents are on the DQA Provider Search. An absence of findings here does not mean a clean record.

1. Jul 29, 2026 DQA survey · 3 findings
   • Severity not stated

     M 278 88.05(3)(b) FREE OF HAZARDS

     Based on observation and interview, the provider did not safeguard 3 of 3 residents from environmental hazards. Toxic substances were not securely stored. Findings include: The provider is licensed to provide care for up to 4 individuals in the client groups of public funding, physically disabled, irreversible dementia/Alzheimer's, emotionally disturbed/mental illness, developmentally disabled, terminally ill, traumatic brain injury, or advanced aged. On 07/28/2026 at approximately 10:30 AM, Surveyor toured the home and observed the following: In the kitchen, under the sink (no locks or barriers to access): - 1 tub of Cascade platinum plus dish detergent pods - 1 bottle of Seventh Generation toilet bowl cleaner - 1 bottle of Clorox disinfecting all purpose cleaner - 1 bottle of Method antibac all-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle of Method glass cleaner - 1 large can of Raid ant killer - 1 large can of Hot Shot ant & roach plus germ killer In the laundry room in the basement (which had a door with a lockable handle, but was unlocked and across from an occupied resident room): - 7 tubs of Lysol disinfecting wipes - 2 bags of Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent packs - 1 bottle of Metho

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Severity not stated

     M 410 88.06(3)(d) INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN

     Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure 1 of 2 individual service plans (ISPs) included all required information. Resident 1's ISP did not include a complete and accurate description of services provided by the licensee to meet the assessed needs. Findings include: On 07/28/2026 at approximately 9:20 AM, Surveyor interviewed Resident 1. Resident 1 reported that staff assist with his/her medication administration. On 07/28/2026, Surveyor reviewed Resident 1's record and identified the following: Resident 1 admitted to the home on 03/01/2006 with diagnosis that included mild intellectual disability, PTSD, and reactive attachment disorder. Resident 1's ISP, dated 03/18/2026, documented s/he self-administers his/her medication. Resident 1's ISP did not contain information related to his/her needs for bathing, dressing, toileting, or mobility. On 07/28/2026 at approximately 11:22 AM, Surveyor interviewed Program Director A regarding Resident 1's assessed needs and ISP. Program Director A stated the last Program Director that worked with this home, who recently left, must have been using the provider's "abbreviated" ISP. Program Director A stated staff administe

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Severity not stated

     M 570 88.10(3)(l) Safe Physical Environment

     Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure a safe environment. The provider's dryer had a semi-rigid vent. Findings include: On 07/28/2026 at approximately 10:30 AM, Surveyor toured the provider's laundry room with Caregiver C. Surveyor noted a semi-rigid dryer vent was being used. Surveyor noted a long piece of rigid dryer venting, unused, leaning in the corner of the room. On 07/28/2026 at approximately 10:40 AM, Surveyor interviewed Caregiver C. Caregiver C stated roughly 2-3 months ago the landlord had a company come to service the laundry facilities. S/he stated they replaced the dryer and changed part of the tubing at that time. On 07/28/2026 at approximately 12:40 PM, Surveyor reviewed survey findings with Regional Director D and Program Director A. They were unaware the vent had been changed, and Regional Director D stated s/he would notify the maintenance personnel. If continuation sheet 5 of 56899STATE FORM F0BC11

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)