Environmental Deficiencies Compromise Resident Comfort and Safety
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on two of its three nursing units, specifically the second and third floors. Observations conducted over a seven-hour period revealed multiple environmental deficiencies, including missing roof shingles over the Heritage Wing, peeling ceiling tiles and wallpaper in several resident rooms and bathrooms, damaged walls in both resident rooms and common areas, and stained ceiling tiles. Additional issues included a badly crushed vent hose for a resident dryer and discolored areas below molding trim. These findings were directly observed and documented by surveyors, indicating a lack of adequate facility maintenance and oversight in ensuring a homelike and safe environment for residents.