Failure to Maintain Safe and Clean Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and homelike environment for its residents, as evidenced by multiple environmental concerns observed during a survey. Staff interviews revealed that a hopper used for hygienic disposal of body waste had been out of order for an extended period, and the facility was in the process of obtaining bids for its repair. Additionally, staff acknowledged that the floors throughout the facility required cleaning and stripping. Direct observations identified several deficiencies in resident rooms, including moderate rust and missing paint on heating/air conditioning units, heavy buildup of dirt and dark substances on floors, and the presence of a moderate amount of black substance on baseboards. Multiple rooms were noted to have moderate to heavy buildup of dark-colored grime on the floors. Review of the facility's policy on routine cleaning and disinfection confirmed that these practices were not being consistently followed, as required to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.