Failure to Maintain Clean and Homelike Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple deficiencies related to the facility's failure to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for its residents. During a walk-through, equipment such as a wheelchair, a Hoyer lift, and two commodes were found stored in the hallway, and a six-inch square hole was noted in the wall behind a resident's bed. Additionally, flies were present in several areas of the facility, including the dining room, kitchen, and nurse's desk, over a period of several days. Interviews with staff revealed that while work orders for repairs were reportedly submitted and maintenance made regular rounds, some staff were unaware of the equipment being left in hallways and the extent of the fly problem. The facility's policy required a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, but these observations and staff statements indicated that the policy was not consistently followed, resulting in an environment that did not meet the required standards for cleanliness and homelikeness.