Failure to Maintain Comfortable Air Temperatures in Resident Rooms
Penalty
Fine: $26,685
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain comfortable air temperature levels in eight out of 49 resident rooms, as required by its policy to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Observations conducted with the Maintenance Director revealed that the temperatures in these rooms ranged from 81.5 to 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the facility's stated comfort range of 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. This deficiency was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview, acknowledging that the affected rooms did not meet the required temperature standards.