Failure to Maintain Clean, Homelike Resident Room Environment
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of cerebrovascular accident, hemiplegia, and diabetes mellitus was observed in a room that did not meet standards for cleanliness and a homelike environment. Over the course of three days, surveyors observed that the wallpaper under the window adjacent to the resident's bed was peeled off in a large area, with portions hanging and missing, and there were multiple smears on the wall that appeared to be food or drink. These conditions remained unchanged during repeated observations. Additionally, the resident reported that the clock in their room was not working and had been without a battery for approximately six weeks, despite having informed staff. The facility administrator acknowledged the poor condition of the wall and the non-functioning clock during an observation. Facility policy requires cleanliness, order, and inviting decor as part of a homelike environment, which was not maintained in this instance.