Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Shower Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain resident shower rooms in a clean and safe condition, as evidenced by observations of black mold-like or grime buildup in the lower corners of shower walls and floors, missing baseboard and floor tiles, and exposed building materials in multiple shower rooms. Specific observations included a musty odor, large sections of missing floor tile, and unclean toilets with old brown substance splatter. These deficiencies were noted in the 200 hallway and memory care shower rooms, and potentially affected all residents using these areas, with a facility census of 82 residents. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of awareness and communication regarding the presence of mold and maintenance issues. Shower aides and CMTs were not aware of the extent of the mold or grime, while housekeeping staff acknowledged the presence of black mold-like buildup but had not been instructed to deep clean the shower rooms. The maintenance director was unaware of missing tiles or exposed wall materials and had only recently been notified of mold buildup under a shower mat. The administrator stated expectations for staff to report such issues but acknowledged that monitoring and maintenance had not been adequately performed.