F0925

E

Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control and Sanitation

Lynwood, California Survey Completed on 03-11-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as evidenced by unresolved structural issues and inadequate sanitation contributing to the presence of pests. A pest control service report dated 3/4/2026 documented that the baseboard on the right side of the entry door was peeling and damaged, creating a potential entry point and harborage area for roaches, and recommended sealing the peeling baseboards and maintaining high sanitation standards, including preventing food particles and water leaks around kitchen appliances and in patient rooms. On 3/10/2026, the Maintenance Director confirmed that the shared restroom for Rooms 2 and 3 had detached baseboards and acknowledged that cracks could serve as entrance points for roaches. During the same survey, a resident reported that her room and restroom had not been cleaned in four days, described them as dirty, and pointed out ants crawling on a drawer, stating she felt dehumanized being in such a dirty room. These conditions occurred despite a written pest control policy dated 1/2026 stating the facility should maintain an ongoing pest control program to keep the building free of insects and rodents.