Failure to Maintain Safe, Clean, and Homelike Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple deficiencies in the facility's maintenance and cleanliness of resident areas. Numerous rooms and shared bathrooms had unpainted drywall, exposed holes, missing or damaged cove base, and crumbling drywall. Several rooms had holes in the walls, some with visible mice droppings and black, hairy-like substances protruding. There were also instances of overhead bed light covers missing, exposing light bulbs, and air conditioning units with gaps between the unit and the wall. Shared bathrooms had chipped and cracked paint, brown stains, and sinks pulled away from the wall with cracked paint and caulk. Floors in several rooms and bathrooms were described as dirty and sticky, with baseboards pulled away from the walls and plaster peeling. A broken ceiling tile near the D-hall entrance exposed electrical wires and the space above the ceiling tiles. During interviews, the Maintenance Assistant explained that staff are required to fill out work order sheets for repairs, which are collected daily. However, the Maintenance Assistant stated that due to budget cuts, the supplies needed to make repairs are slow to arrive, contributing to the ongoing issues with the facility's environment. The observations and interviews indicate that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents throughout the building.