Failure to Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide residents with a clean, safe, and homelike environment, as evidenced by several observations of disrepair and uncleanliness. A thick layer of dust and dirt was observed on the ceiling air exchange vent in the North hallway, indicating a lack of regular cleaning. Additionally, there was a missing tile area on the floor by the copy room, and a piece of flooring was sticking up in the main dining room in front of the condiment counter. The Administrator acknowledged that the flooring should have been replaced, and the Maintenance Director stated that vents were cleaned annually in the Spring. These observations suggest a failure to maintain the building in good repair and free from hazards, as required by the facility's maintenance policy.