Insects Observed and Damaged Screen Door Compromise Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable homelike environment for residents when insects were found in a resident room and the screen of the sliding door was in disrepair. During an unannounced visit, two residents reported the presence of insects, with one resident stating she had placed an insect trap due to fear of insects entering the room. The maintenance supervisor confirmed the presence of a large black insect in the trap and noted that the sliding door was open, which could allow insects to enter. The resident was unsure if the screen door was broken, and the maintenance supervisor indicated that residents sometimes open the sliding door. The facility's policy requires providing a safe, clean, and homelike environment, but these conditions were not met in this instance.