F0921 F921: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Unsanitary Medication Room Conditions

Cherokee Trails Nursing HomeRusk, Texas Survey Completed on 05-20-2026

Summary

The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment in 1 of 2 medication rooms reviewed, specifically the front 100 hallway medication room. During observation and interview on 05/20/2026 at 9:00 AM, roach droppings were seen scattered on the floor for about three feet from the entrance next to the sink, and an open hole measuring 24 inches across and 12 inches long was observed in the back portion of the cabinet under the sink with exposed pipes. Roach droppings were also observed covering the bottom and sides of the cabinet and spilling onto the floor. No active roaches were seen at that time. Staff interviews confirmed awareness of the condition after it was observed. An MA stated the droppings were disgusting and said she had not looked under the sink. The Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor said the area was not cleaned routinely and described the condition as unacceptable and unsanitary. The DON stated she had not been aware of the condition and said the droppings were unsanitary. The Administrator reviewed photographs of the area and stated she was not aware of the hole or droppings under the sink. Later the same day, the hole under the sink had been repaired and patched, and the droppings had been cleaned from the floor and under the sink.

Penalty

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No penalty information released
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No penalty information released
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No penalty information released
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No penalty information released
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