Failure to Assist Dependent Residents with Bathing
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to assist dependent residents with bathing and personal hygiene, as evidenced by multiple instances of missed showers and inadequate hair washing for several residents. Resident 2 reported missing scheduled showers multiple times across January, February, and March 2025, despite requiring substantial assistance with bathing. Resident 21 was observed with disheveled and greasy hair, and records indicated he only had his hair washed a few times in February and March 2025, despite scheduled shower days. Resident 96 was also observed with unkempt hair and had several missed bath days documented, although she was dependent on staff for bathing. Resident 121's family expressed concerns about the resident's hygiene, and records showed only one bed bath was completed in March 2025, with several days marked as non-applicable without documented reasons. Resident 121 required substantial assistance for bathing, and there was no evidence of staff reapproaching after a refusal. Resident 88, who required substantial assistance, only received seven showers in three months, with several days marked as not applicable. Resident 92, dependent on staff for bathing, received only four showers in three months, with no evidence of reattempts after refusals. Resident 117, requiring partial to moderate assistance, also received only four showers since admission, with refusals documented but no reapproaches. The facility's failure to provide adequate bathing assistance for these residents was discussed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing, highlighting a pattern of neglect in meeting the personal hygiene needs of dependent residents.