Failure to Maintain Sanitary and Safe Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment in one of four hallways reviewed, specifically in the 200 hallway. Observations revealed that the shared restroom for two rooms had multiple holes in the sheetrock wall beside the toilet, a dirty and discolored floor with no visible wax or coating, and black-brown debris around the base of the toilet that had been caulked over. Additional dirt and dust were present on the wall beneath the sink, and a section of the ceiling showed flaking texture from prior water damage. These conditions were directly observed and confirmed by staff interviews, indicating a lack of timely maintenance and cleaning in the restroom area. In a resident room on the same hallway, a dresser was found with a broken top, exposing particle board and loose vinyl trim, making it impossible to properly clean and disinfect the surface. Staff interviews confirmed the dresser had been damaged during care activities and was not suitable for use, but there was uncertainty among staff about reporting or addressing the issue. The Director of Maintenance was unaware of the needed repairs, and the facility's policy requires resident rooms to be equipped with functional furniture and maintained for comfort and sanitation.