Environmental Deficiencies Impact Homelike Setting
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a homelike environment across all five units, as evidenced by multiple environmental deficiencies observed during the survey. Handrails in the central hallway and outside specific rooms were missing end pieces, resulting in sharp edges and an unhomelike appearance. Several resident rooms had walls with deep gouges, exposed drywall, scuff marks, and areas lacking paint, particularly around and under windows. Additionally, the material cover of a chair in one room was torn. Window blinds in multiple rooms were missing vertical panels, with some blinds having broken or uneven panels. One resident expressed frustration about the missing blind panels, stating it affected their sense of privacy. During an interview, the Maintenance Director acknowledged the importance of maintaining a homelike environment and confirmed that the handrails, walls, and blinds required repair.