Failure to Maintain Smoking Area Cleanliness
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to smoking regulations as observed on March 12, 2025. During an inspection at 9:00 a.m., it was noted that there was an accumulation of cigarette butts in the mulch beds, outside resident room windows, along the building's side driveway, and outside the designated smoking area. This indicates a lack of proper disposal and management of smoking materials in the designated smoking area. The issue was confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator, Director of Maintenance, and Assistant at 3:15 p.m. on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
1. Cigarette butts were cleaned out of the mulch. 2. 4/28/25 3. Staff were educated on cigarette smoking area. There are appropriate ashtrays and appropriate metal self-closing device to empty the ashtrays. 4. Director of maintenance will audit grounds 1x a week for 2 weeks.