Failure to Maintain Clean and Homelike Resident Bathrooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment in the bathrooms of three residents. Observations revealed that the base of the toilet in one resident's bathroom had a heavy accumulation of dried, yellowish/brown, removable debris encompassing all sides of the toilet base. Another resident's bathroom had an accumulation of dried, crusted, yellowish debris at the base of the toilet, with pieces of caulking coming off. The Maintenance Director confirmed that these areas were in need of cleaning and stated that housekeeping is responsible for daily cleaning of the bathrooms, which should have included the toilet bases. Additionally, a third resident's bathroom was observed to have black debris scattered along the baseboard, a black stain under the water shut-off valve, a golden/brown stain beside the toilet, and an area of missing vinyl flooring near the door hinge. The Maintenance Director confirmed the need for cleaning in this bathroom as well and noted that there is a schedule for routine and deep cleaning, including after resident discharge. The facility's policy requires a sanitary and homelike environment, which was not met in these instances.