Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Resulting in Gnat Infestation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program on one nursing unit, as evidenced by numerous gnats observed in resident rooms and common areas. On 3/9/26 at 9:06 AM, a gnat was seen flying in a resident room, and a soiled sheet sitting on top of the trashcan by the sink was covered with at least nine gnats. In another room, gnats were observed flying around the toilet area. Frequent gnats were also seen flying in the hallway on the Homestead unit. On 3/10/26 at 8:35 AM, a resident was observed lying in bed with empty plastic juice containers on the bed tray table, and gnats were flying around the resident’s chin; a staff member confirmed that gnats were sometimes present because staff did not remove the juice containers. Review of the pest management documentation on 3/10/26 at 10:11 AM showed the pest control company last treated the Homestead unit on 2/17/26, with no documentation of a gnat problem on the unit despite staff acknowledgment of the issue. On 3/11/26 at 2:50 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the concerns regarding the presence of gnats and the lack of effective pest control measures and documentation on the affected unit.
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