Failure to Prevent and Address Pervasive Odors in Facility
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and homelike environment by not preventing strong, unpleasant odors throughout the building. On two separate occasions, state surveyors observed and identified a pervasive odor during their initial entrance and subsequent rounds in the facility. The Corporate Registered Nurse confirmed the presence of the odor when interviewed by the surveyors and indicated awareness of the issue. The facility's own policy and procedure for resident room cleaning and floor care emphasized the commitment to providing a safe and hygienic environment, yet the observed conditions did not align with these standards.