Failure to Maintain Resident Bathrooms in Safe and Homelike Condition
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that three out of thirteen resident bathrooms were not properly maintained, resulting in conditions that did not meet standards for a safe, clean, and homelike environment. During observations with the DON, one shared bathroom had a toilet seat with numerous scratches, which the DON acknowledged was abnormal and required replacement. Another shared bathroom had a door frame that was corroded at the baseboard, exposing a large black hole filled with debris, which the DON stated needed immediate repair. In a third shared bathroom, the baseboard was separated from the wall, exposing rust on the toilet plumbing and discoloration on the wall, with the DON noting the baseboard needed to be reattached. Review of facility policies confirmed requirements for maintaining cleanliness and repair of interior areas, which were not met in these instances.