Environmental Deficiencies in Resident Hallways and Shower Rooms
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment in multiple areas, specifically in two resident hallways and two shower rooms. During walkthroughs with the Administrator and Maintenance Director, several deficiencies were identified, including bathroom ceiling vents covered with dust in multiple rooms, a non-functioning bathroom light bulb, missing floor molding near a bathroom entrance, and a bedroom side wall light that would not turn on. In the shower rooms, additional issues were found such as dust-covered ceiling vents, a rusted sprinkler head base cover, and multiple non-functioning light bulbs. Interviews with the Maintenance Director revealed that no work orders had been received for the identified repairs in the resident rooms and shower rooms. Both the Maintenance Director and Administrator acknowledged that completing these repairs would contribute to a more homelike environment for residents. A review of the facility's maintenance policy indicated that the Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe and operable manner at all times.