Failure to Maintain Covered Outdoor Trash Bin
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse by not maintaining the outdoor trash bin in a covered condition. On 03/12/26 at 11:37 a.m., surveyors observed the outdoor trash bin left open, with only one side of the lid able to be closed and the other side broken. During an interview at 11:50 a.m. the same day, the Dietary Manager stated that the outdoor trash bin lid was broken and that they had been trying to fix the lid for the last six months. She also stated that pests or rodents can get into the trash and that it is a hazard to staff and residents. The report notes that if staff fail to keep outdoor trash bins closed, the environment may become unsanitary, increasing the risk of pest infestation and disease transmission to residents.
