Failure to Maintain Safe and Homelike Shower Room Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a homelike environment by not maintaining the physical condition of two shower rooms, resulting in visible holes in the ceilings and peeling paint. During the survey, it was observed that one shower room on the third floor was closed for remodeling, while the other in the 3 North hallway, still in use, had a hole in the ceiling. On the second floor, a resident reported holes in the wall, peeling paint, and water dripping from the ceiling in the shower room, expressing discomfort with using the facility. The surveyor confirmed the presence of a hole and peeling paint in the 2-North shower room, which was actively being used for resident showers. A resident affected by these conditions was cognitively intact and had multiple medical diagnoses, including polyosteoarthritis, inguinal hernia, localized swelling, hyperlipidemia, and GERD. The Maintenance Director explained that ongoing issues with shower valves led to water leaks, steam, and moisture accumulation, causing the drywall to become soggy and buckle, resulting in holes and peeling paint. Facility records indicated that 117 residents were scheduled to use these shower rooms, and facility policies required immediate attention to areas needing repair, as well as maintaining a clean and attractive environment.