Deficient Environmental Maintenance in Resident Rooms
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment for residents, as evidenced by multiple deficiencies in 13 resident rooms. Specifically, bathrooms in these rooms were missing cove base around the entire perimeter, resulting in a half-inch gap between the wall and floor tiles. In one bathroom, black patches of growth were noted at the rear base of the toilet, extending from the missing cove base area up the wall, with exposed and peeling paint. Additionally, floor tiles in one room were stained brown and rust in color near the head of the bed, and several rooms had missing floor tiles with exposed cement flooring. One room lacked an enclosed space for hanging clothing for resident use. During an interview, the Nursing Home Administrator stated that the cove base had been on back order for about a year due to flood damage that occurred approximately a year prior. These observations were made during facility rounds and interviews, and all findings were directly related to the physical environment and its failure to meet standards for safety, cleanliness, and comfort as required for residents.