Failure to Maintain Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Resident Environments
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified multiple deficiencies related to the facility's failure to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for several residents. Observations revealed that one resident's bathroom had inadequate lighting due to a non-functioning light and dull bulbs with yellowed covers, and the ceiling light was insufficient. Another resident's room had a missing threshold, resulting in a visible gap between the carpet and bathroom floor. A third resident's bathroom sink was not draining properly, with water remaining in the sink after use. Additionally, two residents' bathrooms had exhaust vent covers soiled with dark, fuzzy debris and rust-like material, and one of these bathrooms also had a toilet bowl that was scratched and stained with black marks. The facility's own Admission Agreement and Resident Rights documentation require the provision of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, including adequate lighting and maintenance services. During interviews and observations, the Facility Administrator confirmed the presence of these issues, acknowledging the need for cleaning and repairs in the affected rooms and bathrooms. These findings demonstrate that the facility did not meet its obligations to maintain sanitary and orderly conditions for the residents involved.