Failure to Maintain Sanitary and Homelike Environment Due to Unrepaired Leaking Toilet
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment by not effectively repairing a leaking toilet in a shared bathroom used by four residents. A CNA reported observing the leak early in her employment, and the Maintenance Director confirmed that the toilet had been previously repaired but continued to leak, resulting in water damage to the wall extending into the residents' room. During facility tours, surveyors observed a white sheet placed on the floor to absorb water and a puddle of water present in the bathroom, indicating the issue persisted despite reported repairs. Facility records and interviews confirmed that the plumbing fixtures were not maintained in good repair, as required by facility policy and resident rights.