Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Resident Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in three resident rooms, as evidenced by multiple observations of black substances on the walls, particularly around window sills, and areas where paint was peeling off. These conditions were confirmed by the Maintenance Director, who acknowledged the presence of the black substance and the peeling paint, and stated that such conditions should not exist in resident rooms. Facility policies reviewed indicated that maintenance and housekeeping are responsible for ensuring the building is kept in good repair, free from hazards, and maintained in a sanitary and comfortable manner. Additionally, a resident reported that their bathroom sink had not drained since admission, requiring them to use another room to wash up. Multiple observations confirmed that the sink was full of water and not draining, with a brown substance running down the wall under the sink and a bubbled appearance on the wall and floor tiles extending to the toilet. The Maintenance Director confirmed these findings and agreed that the sink should drain properly and the wall and floor should not have a bubbling appearance. These deficiencies were found to be in violation of facility policy and state code regarding the responsibility of the licensee to maintain a safe and homelike environment.