Failure to Maintain Sanitary and Functional Environment Due to Water Damage and Mold
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a functional and sanitary environment, as evidenced by multiple observations of water damage and mold-like substances in the 300 Hall and in a shared resident room. On several occasions, surveyors observed a large wet spot on the carpet, a bucket filled with water and a soiled glove under a hole in the hallway ceiling, and ceiling debris on the floor. There was also a significant water stain extending to an overhead light fixture, which was subsequently removed due to water accumulation. The Maintenance Director confirmed that the water issues were due to condensation problems in the attic and a clogged condensation drain, but the ceiling and light fixture remained unrepaired for several days. In a shared resident room, both residents' ceiling areas showed water damage, with one area above a resident's bed displaying large water stains and a dark grey/green mold-like substance. Another area had a sizable water stain and a hole with visible fuzzy, dark grey/green material. These conditions persisted over multiple days, with the Maintenance Director confirming the presence of wetness and possible mold. The Maintenance Director also stated he was unaware of the issues in the resident room prior to notification by the surveyor, and no work order had been initiated to address the problem. The Administrator attributed the water damage to condensation issues.