Environmental Deficiencies Impacting Resident Comfort and Safety
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public, as evidenced by multiple deficiencies observed in Building #2 and the 2 west unit of Building #1. In Building #2, numerous resident rooms lacked curtains or blinds on ground-level windows, compromising privacy for 19 residents. Mold was observed on the window sills in several rooms, affecting eight residents, and one room had a broken inside window pane. Additionally, some rooms contained ripped mattresses. The shower room in Building #2 was found with drywall off the walls and lying on the floor, lacked a shower curtain for privacy, and was missing a shower head, rendering it unusable for all residents who relied on it for bathing. In Building #1, the unit shower on the 2 west unit was not operational, with approximately one inch of standing water in both the shower and dressing areas, dirty floors, and a dark substance resembling mold on the walls. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with having to use a distant shower in another unit due to the non-functioning shower on their own unit. Staff interviews confirmed the observations, and a review of the facility's maintenance policy indicated that maintenance personnel are responsible for keeping the building in good repair and free from hazards. These findings were substantiated through direct observation, staff, and resident interviews.