Failure to Maintain Sanitary and Homelike Environment Due to Damaged Fixtures and Inadequate Ventilation
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified that the facility failed to maintain a sanitary and homelike environment on both nursing units. Multiple cracks were observed in the basins and around the drains of shared bathroom sinks in several resident rooms. The Maintenance Supervisor acknowledged awareness of the deteriorating condition of some sinks and confirmed that while some had been replaced, others remained in poor condition pending approval for renovation. The presence of these cracks was confirmed during joint observations with facility staff, and the issue was discussed with the Nursing Home Administrator. Additionally, a resident reported a strong urine odor in their bathroom, which was corroborated by surveyor observation. Further environmental assessment revealed inadequate ventilation in several resident bathrooms, as evidenced by the inability of air intake registers to hold a tissue in place, indicating insufficient airflow. The Maintenance Supervisor confirmed that ventilation systems in some areas only operated intermittently or when certain conditions were met, and there was no evidence provided to demonstrate that air movement was adequate for comfort or odor control. These findings were reviewed with facility leadership.