Improper Maintenance and Cleaning of Outdoor Waste Receptacles
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to properly maintain two out of three outdoor waste receptacles and did not clean the concrete pad surface where the receptacles were located. Specifically, accumulated dirt and debris, including paper products, plastic bottles, a plastic milk crate, and a wooden pallet, were present on the concrete pad. Additionally, one of four receptacle plastic lids was missing, and one of four receptacle slider panels was broken, with a hole measuring approximately 6 inches by 6 inches. Review of facility policy indicated that trash should be removed on a specific schedule and the area surrounding the dumpster kept free of debris. However, a review of work orders for the past 180 days showed no entries related to maintenance or cleaning of the outdoor waste receptacles or the concrete pad surface. These deficiencies affected 83 residents.