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Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Baywood Court Health Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to remove discontinued controlled substances from a medication cart for a resident in hospice care with multifactorial encephalopathy and Parkinson's disease. The medications, including Morphine and Lorazepam, were found in the cart despite being discontinued, contrary to the facility's policy requiring proper handling and disposal. This posed a risk of administration or drug diversion.
The facility failed to properly label multidose eye drops for four residents, risking cross-contamination. Observations showed that eye drops were labeled with room numbers instead of residents' names, against facility policy. Interviews confirmed the need for proper labeling to prevent contamination, with physician orders indicating the use of these drops for dry eyes.
The facility failed to store ready-to-eat food under sanitary conditions, exposing it to dust and potential splash contamination. Open plastic bags containing various types of bread were found on a countertop with binders and small appliances. The Executive Chef acknowledged the need for proper storage. This practice violated the 2022 FDA Food Code, which requires food to be stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
A facility failed to follow infection control practices for a resident with a terminal diagnosis requiring suctioning and oxygen. Observations revealed undated suction and oxygen tubing, confirmed by the IP, contrary to facility policies requiring tubing to be changed and dated every 14 days. This oversight risked healthcare-associated infections.
Failure to Remove Discontinued Controlled Substances
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Summary
The facility failed to properly remove discontinued controlled substances from the medication cart for a resident, identified as Resident 30. During an observation and interview, it was found that the medication cart contained multiple controlled medications that had been discontinued for this resident. These included a bottle of Morphine, a Schedule II narcotic, and several tablets of Lorazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN1) was unaware of how long these medications had been in the cart. The Charge Nurse confirmed that these medications should have been given to the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing for destruction and should not have been left in the medication cart. Resident 30 was admitted to the facility with multifactorial encephalopathy and Parkinson's disease and was under hospice care. The resident's physician orders indicated that the Morphine and Lorazepam had been discontinued on specific dates prior to the observation. The facility's policy on medication storage requires that controlled substances be handled, stored, and disposed of according to federal and state regulations. The failure to remove these discontinued medications from the cart posed a risk of administration to the resident or potential drug diversion.
Improper Labeling of Multidose Eye Drops
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly label multidose eye drops for four out of five residents, which could potentially lead to cross-contamination. During an observation, it was noted that Med-Cart A contained five multidose eye drops for residents, with four of the boxes labeled only with room numbers instead of the residents' full names. This labeling practice was contrary to the facility's policy, which requires each prescription medication to be labeled with the resident's name and specific directions for use, including the route of administration. Interviews and record reviews revealed that the multidose eye drops were intended for residents with orders for artificial tears or similar products to relieve dry eyes. The charge nurse confirmed that the labeling should include the resident's full name to prevent cross-contamination. The physician's orders for the residents involved specified the use of these eye drops for conditions such as dry, burning, or irritated eyes, with varying frequencies and dosages prescribed for each resident.
Improper Food Storage Practices in Facility Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store ready-to-eat food under sanitary conditions, which could lead to contamination from dust. During an initial tour of the facility kitchen, surveyors observed undated, open plastic bags containing various types of bread, including English muffins, raisin bread, bagels, square bread, and hamburger buns. These items were stored on a corner countertop alongside binders and small kitchen appliances, exposing them to dust and potential splash contamination. The Executive Chef acknowledged that the plastic bags should have been closed and that the binders and small appliances should have been stored separately. This practice was not in compliance with the 2022 Food Code by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which requires food to be stored in a clean, dry location, protected from splash, dust, or other contamination.
Infection Control Lapse with Undated Tubing
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement proper infection control practices for a resident who was already compromised due to a terminal diagnosis and required suctioning and oxygen provision. During multiple observations, it was noted that the suction tubing with a yankauer tip and the oxygen tubing at the resident's bedside were undated and of unknown age. This oversight was confirmed during an interview with the Infection Preventionist, who acknowledged that the tubings needed to be dated. The facility's policies, which were reviewed, indicated that both suction and oxygen tubing should be changed and dated every 14 days or as needed. The failure to adhere to these policies put the resident at risk for healthcare-associated infections.
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| Canyon Creek Post-acute | 0.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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