Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Resident and Common Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for its residents. During a facility tour, multiple resident bathrooms were found with significant maintenance and cleanliness issues, including cove base pulled away from the wall, missing chunks of drywall with debris on the floor, stained caulking around toilets, and bathroom walls with missing paint. Additionally, air conditioner vents in resident bathrooms were covered in debris. The main dining room's large heating/cooling vent was completely covered in thick, brown debris. These conditions were confirmed by the facility's Administrator during a follow-up tour. Interviews with residents revealed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance of their bathrooms, with one resident expressing concern about the air quality due to a dirty vent, particularly given their asthma. Staff interviews indicated a lack of clarity regarding responsibility for cleaning the dining room vent, with both housekeeping and maintenance staff stating they had never cleaned it. The Director of Nursing confirmed that all residents, including those with special feeding needs, use the main dining room. The Administrator acknowledged awareness of the need for repairs and updates in many resident bathrooms.