Failure to Maintain Safe and Sanitary Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in nine rooms across two halls, as evidenced by multiple observations of unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Specific findings included dark, black, thick substances around the bases of toilets and on metal drain fixtures, a hole in a bathroom ceiling, yellow substances around toilet bases, and strong urine and musty odors in several bathrooms. Additional observations revealed broken blinds, dark brown spots on ceiling and floor tiles, holes in walls, and a large wet spot on a ceiling tile above a shower stall. Protruding sharp, rugged, rusty edges were also noted on a door sill in an activity sitting room. These conditions were confirmed by the Administrator, Maintenance Director, and Housekeeping Supervisor during observational tours. The facility's own Preventative Maintenance Program policy requires the provision of a safe, functional, and comfortable environment, but the observed deficiencies indicate that this policy was not effectively implemented in the affected areas.