Failure to Maintain Safe, Sanitary, and Comfortable Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable homelike environment in 6 out of 16 resident rooms inspected. Specific deficiencies included absent caulking around commodes, discoloration and uncleanliness on commodes, unclean and soiled flooring in resident rooms and bathrooms, and visible discoloration on privacy curtains. In several rooms, the commodes lacked proper caulking at the base, and the surrounding flooring was noted to be darker, sticky, or heavily soiled with various discolorations. One privacy curtain was observed to have a dark brownish-red discoloration in the shape of a T, along with additional spots. In another instance, the commode had brownish marks on the outside, heavy discoloration at the floor juncture, and dried reddish-brown matter under the toilet seat. Additionally, a detached corner molding was found laying on the hallway floor at the entrance to the 100 hall. During an interview, the Maintenance Director, who had been employed for seven weeks, stated he was still addressing work orders that predated his employment. The observations and interviews confirm that the facility did not ensure a consistently clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public in the areas inspected.