Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for one resident, as evidenced by direct observation and interview. During an inspection, several small black flying insects were seen around the resident's head and face while she was in bed, and four ants were found on top of the mattress. Additional ants were observed on the dresser, and large cobwebs were present on each side of the window. The floor near the air conditioning unit had a dried yellow substance, and the dresser drawer did not close properly. A family member confirmed that small insects were consistently present in the room, the yellow substance on the floor was permanent, and the dresser drawer was always difficult to close. These findings demonstrate that the facility did not maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for the resident, as required by state regulations.