Failure to Maintain Safe and Homelike Resident Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and homelike environment for two residents. In one instance, a resident's room had a hole in the ceiling, chipped paint, a musty odor, and a blue blanket placed on the floor to collect water from a leak that occurred when it rained. The resident reported having informed the Maintenance Director about the issue, but no repairs had been made. The Maintenance Director confirmed being aware of the water leak for approximately one and a half months and had notified the Regional Maintenance Director, but no vendors had come to address the problem. The Maintenance Director also stated that no residents should be living in the room under these conditions and that a room change was necessary. In another case, a different resident's room had a large hole in the wall with exposed rusty metal and chipped paint throughout the ceiling. The resident stated that someone had started repairs but did not return to complete the work. The Maintenance Director explained that the painter responsible for the repairs was let go and no one else had been assigned to finish the job. The Regional Maintenance Director was aware of the ongoing issues and had attempted to patch the roof without success. Both maintenance staff confirmed that the rooms were not safe for occupancy until repairs were completed. The facility's policy requires a safe, clean, and homelike environment, which was not maintained in these instances.