Deficient Sanitation and Maintenance in Resident Shower Rooms and Common Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple deficiencies related to the cleanliness and maintenance of resident shower rooms and heating/cooling vents within the facility. Photographs and direct observations revealed a significant buildup of dust, dirt, and debris on heating and cooling vents in the dining room ceiling and in the hallway outside the clean laundry room. Additionally, a black substance resembling mold was present on the wall and floor tiles in resident shower rooms, and this condition persisted over several days despite ongoing use of these areas for resident showers. Water was also observed to be continuously running from a shower head, contributing to the unsanitary conditions. Further observations noted missing trim from the inside of a shower room door and from the outer portion of a shared bathroom door between resident rooms, with these maintenance issues remaining unaddressed over multiple days. Staff interviews confirmed that the affected shower rooms were actively used for resident care during the period of observation. The facility had a census of 36 residents at the time of the survey.