Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment, specifically affecting one resident and potentially impacting twenty-five others residing on the second floor. During an inspection, a large area of what appeared to be mold or mildew was found underneath a resident's bathroom sink. The resident was not present at the time of observation. Additionally, the second-floor shower room was found to have a large hole behind the toilet with exposed pipes, a large hole in the ceiling with exposed pipes, and a toilet containing a significant amount of dried stool both inside and on the outside of the bowl and lid. The housekeeper present confirmed these findings and noted that the water may have been turned off, preventing the toilet from being flushed. The Maintenance Director was unaware of the water being turned off and could not confirm how long the issue had persisted. Further observations with an LPN confirmed the presence of mold or mildew in the resident's room. The facility's policy on routine cleaning and disinfection requires cleaning of walls and visibly soiled surfaces in both common areas and resident rooms, but these standards were not met at the time of the survey. The deficiency was identified during the investigation of multiple complaints and was confirmed through direct observation and staff interviews.