F0584

D

Unrepaired Ceiling Damage and Exposed Infrastructure in Laundry and Linen Areas

Mitchellville, Maryland Survey Completed on 01-14-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to ensure adequate housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and safe environment, particularly in areas used for handling clean laundry and linens. During the annual survey’s Infection Control review, a surveyor observed a large hole in the ceiling of the laundry room in the clean clothes drying area, with exposed pipes, dust, and drywall. A similar large hole was observed in the ceiling of the clean linen folding room, also exposing pipes, dust, and drywall, with a ceiling fan located near the edge of the hole. These conditions were directly observed and photographed by the surveyor.

In an interview, the Maintenance Director reported that there have been ongoing leaks in the building since 2014 and that leaks are repaired as they occur, but a full plumbing replacement has been delayed due to budget constraints and other priorities. He stated that the holes in the ceilings were created to access plumbing for repairs and confirmed that they remained open due to limited maintenance staffing, which prevented timely repair of the ceilings with drywall. The Maintenance Director verified that the holes in the laundry/dryer room ceiling were created the previous week for a leak repair and that the holes in the clean linen room ceiling were created in December for a separate leak. The Administrator acknowledged environmental concerns related to the ongoing leaks and resulting ceiling holes during an interview.