Failure to Maintain Safe, Clean, and Homelike Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple deficiencies in the facility's physical environment, including a lack of maintenance and cleanliness in common areas and resident spaces. In the dining room, all hanging light fixtures contained dead insects, portable fans were visibly dusty and blowing air toward residents, and floor vents were coated in thick dust, debris, and cobwebs. In the kitchen, a dirty floor fan was operating and blowing air across both clean and dirty areas, including sanitized food containers. A ceiling vent in a hallway was also found with significant dust and cobweb buildup. Facility staff, including the Administrator and Maintenance Director, acknowledged these concerns during the survey. A resident with a recent admission for pneumonia reported concerns about the cleanliness and safety of the shower room, specifically noting a black substance on the floor that staff attempted to clean without success. Observations confirmed the shower room was unkept, with mold-like substances, rust, peeling tiles, a loose drain lid, and a dirty fan. Clean linens were stored on a rusty shelf, and the water handle was loose and difficult to adjust. Another resident's room was observed with scratches and missing paint on the wall, which the resident found bothersome. Staff acknowledged these environmental issues required attention.