Failure to Maintain Homelike Environment Due to Damaged Furniture and Chipped Paint
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for a resident whose bedside table had scratch marks on top and chipped edges. The resident, who had a diagnosis of depression and was cognitively intact according to her MDS assessment, reported feeling angry about the condition of her bedside table during her stay. The deficiency was identified during an unannounced visit, where the resident described her dissatisfaction with the furniture in her room. Further observations in the resident's former room, conducted with the DON and Maintenance Assistant, confirmed the presence of scratched and chipped furniture as well as chipped paint on the wall facing the bathroom. The Maintenance Assistant acknowledged that the chipped paint had been present for several months and agreed that the room's condition was not homelike. Review of the facility's policy indicated that residents should be provided with a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, emphasizing person-centered care and inviting decor, which was not met in this instance.