Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary living environment, as evidenced by multiple observations and interviews. On one occasion, food, dirt, and dust were found in the first floor dining room during breakfast service, and two residents were told by a staff member that the dining room was closed, requiring them to eat in their rooms. In the main laundry room, black soot was observed on several ceiling tiles, a result of a dryer fire that had occurred approximately three months prior. The Housekeeping and Laundry Director confirmed the presence of soot and stated that replacement of affected items was pending insurance approval. Additionally, water damage was observed on two ceiling tiles above a resident's bed, and the resident reported that she had requested replacement but it had not yet occurred. Another deficiency was noted in a resident's room, which had a strong odor attributed to poor personal hygiene. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident was capable of bathing independently but consistently refused to do so, having only accepted one shower in the past three months. The strong odor in the room was acknowledged by both the LPN and CNA, who attributed it to the resident's refusal to bathe. These findings were substantiated through direct observation and staff and resident interviews.