Shower Rooms Found in Disrepair and Unsanitary Condition
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the shower rooms in a safe and functional condition, as evidenced by multiple observations of disrepair and unsanitary conditions in the shower rooms on the 100, 300, and 400 halls. Surveyors observed loose and broken tiles, cracked shower boards, dirty grout with black substances, orange rust-like substances along baseboards, peeling caulk, and black or gray fuzzy substances resembling mold on caulking and walls. Additional findings included toilets filled with feces or black water, garbage on the floors, missing tiles, and shower chairs with apparent feces. These conditions were confirmed by the Maintenance Director, who acknowledged the need for deep cleaning and remodeling of all three shower rooms. Interviews with several residents revealed consistent concerns about the cleanliness and state of repair of the shower rooms, with residents describing the areas as dirty, gross, and in need of remodeling. Residents reported that issues such as mold, detached baseboards, and persistent uncleanliness had been ongoing, and that temporary fixes were being applied instead of permanent repairs. Resident Council Meeting Minutes also documented concerns about the adequacy of maintenance staffing to address the volume of needed repairs. At the time of the survey, 94 residents resided in the facility, all of whom had the potential to be affected by these deficiencies.