Resident Rooms Not Maintained in Safe and Homelike Condition
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that several resident rooms were not maintained in a safe, comfortable, and homelike manner. Specifically, rooms shared by three residents had exposed drywall with black spots near the window, and a television that had been removed from its wall mount was left sitting on a nightstand with exposed screws. The Maintenance Director confirmed these conditions and stated that the window leaks had caused the drywall issue. Additionally, gouges were observed in the drywall by another resident's bed, which was also verified by the Maintenance Director. The residents affected included individuals with complex medical histories, such as a resident with a left tibia fracture, anemia, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, cognitive communication deficit, and depression. The observations and staff interviews confirmed that the facility failed to maintain the physical environment of resident rooms in a manner that supports safety, comfort, and a homelike atmosphere.