Standing Water Observed in Basement Areas Due to Leaks
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed and confirmed the presence of standing water in two separate basement areas of the facility during an environmental tour. One area of standing water was located in a basement storage room beneath the kitchen, which the Maintenance Director attributed to water leaking in from the loading dock and traveling through the wall. Another area of standing water was found in the basement space below resident rooms, which the Maintenance Director stated was due to leaking windows and landscaping that directed snow melt and runoff water toward the building. These conditions were directly observed and confirmed by surveyors and the Regional Director of Clinical Operations during the survey. No specific residents or staff were identified as being directly affected at the time of the deficiency, and no additional medical history or resident conditions were mentioned in the report.