Failure to Maintain Consistent Pest Control Program
Penalty
Summary
Facility staff failed to maintain an effective pest control program across all three units. Although a tour of the nursing units did not reveal immediate concerns, interviews and document reviews showed that the facility did not have pest control services in place for the months of January and February 2025. The administrator confirmed that pest control was not present during these months due to a change in service providers, acknowledging that this lapse was an oversight. During the period without pest control coverage, work orders documented the presence of cockroaches in a resident's nightstand and sightings of roaches in a resident's bathroom. The facility's policy required monthly inspections and treatments by a corporate-approved contractor, which was not followed during the lapse. Staff interviews indicated that pest sightings were reported and addressed internally, but the absence of professional pest control services during the specified months led to the deficiency.