Failure to Maintain Clean and Homelike Shower Room Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment in one of its two shower rooms, as evidenced by observations and interviews. A long-term resident reported the presence of a black and brown substance in the cracks of the shower room floor. Upon inspection with the nurse unit manager, cracks along the grout edge and visible black and brown spots were found in two of the three shower stalls. The Maintenance Director confirmed awareness of the issue, noting that while wall tiles had been replaced, the floor tiles had not, and previous attempts to address the problem with silicone and grout were unsuccessful. The Nursing Home Administrator also confirmed the presence of the black and brown substance during a subsequent observation. These findings indicate that the facility did not ensure the shower room environment was maintained in a clean and safe condition for residents.