Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by multiple documented instances of pest activity, including roaches and ants, in various areas such as the kitchen, nurses stations, pantries, and 26 out of 70 resident rooms. Review of the facility's and vendor's pest control logs from January through May revealed repeated reports and observations of roach and ant activity in resident rooms, common areas, and service areas. Specific entries noted heavy and moderate pest activity, with some areas showing persistent problems over several months. Vendor pest control logs corroborated these findings, documenting frequent inspections and treatments for roach and ant activity in resident rooms, pantries, kitchen, dish room, and nurses stations. The vendor also observed poor sanitation and standing water in the dish room, which were identified as contributing factors to ongoing pest issues. Despite regular treatments, pest activity was repeatedly observed on monitors and during service visits, indicating that the measures in place were not sufficient to control the infestation. Direct observations by surveyors and staff interviews further confirmed the presence of pests, including live sightings of ants and roaches in resident rooms, pantries, and vending areas. One resident reported seeing a bed bug and stated that staff had not followed up on the concern. These findings collectively demonstrate that the facility did not have an effective pest control program in place to prevent or address infestations, resulting in ongoing pest activity in both resident and common areas.