Unsanitary Resident Restroom and Inadequate Housekeeping
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a resident's private restroom in a sanitary condition, as observed during a survey. A resident with multiple diagnoses, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and a recent femur fracture, who required substantial to maximal assistance with activities of daily living, was found to have a soiled bedpan containing yellow liquid placed on top of the toilet. The toilet itself had brown particles clinging to the bowl, and a brown substance was also noted on the floor tile next to the toilet. The housekeeper confirmed the unsanitary condition of the restroom and stated that soiled debris is frequently found in resident restrooms following weekends. These findings demonstrate a failure to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the resident, as required by regulations regarding environmental and housekeeping services.