Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Environment in Resident Rooms and Dining Areas
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents in specific resident rooms and dining areas. Observations conducted on 7/2/25 revealed that air conditioning units in two resident rooms, the second floor dining room, and the third floor dining room had a build-up of grime and black debris on the air inlet grills and the internal areas immediately behind them. These findings were confirmed by the Director of Maintenance during interviews at the time of observation. A review of the facility's Environmental Services policy, dated 3/21/25, indicated that both the interior and exterior of the facility should be maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner, with proper housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services to prevent infection and cross-contamination. Despite this policy, the presence of grime and debris on multiple air conditioning units demonstrated a failure to adhere to these standards. The Nursing Home Administrator also confirmed that the facility did not provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment as required.