Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to properly store and label food items, with issues such as unsealed and unlabeled cereals and ice cream, and gaps in storage bins. Additionally, staff with facial hair were observed not wearing beard nets while preparing food, contrary to facility policy. These actions could lead to food contamination and spoilage.
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness around the kitchen dumpster, leading to potential pest attraction. Observations revealed a putrid smell, liquid spills, used gloves, and garbage bags around the dumpster. Staff interviews confirmed the expectation for cleanliness to prevent pest infestations, but the area was not maintained according to the facility's policy.
The facility failed to properly store medications and consistently document temperatures in the medication refrigerator and room, risking contamination and altered efficacy. Oral medications were mixed with eye drops in a med cart, and temperature logs for the refrigerator and room had missing entries, contrary to facility policy.
Food Storage and Hygiene Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to store and label food items appropriately in the dry storage room and freezer, as well as ensure proper hygiene practices among food service staff. During an inspection, it was observed that a chocolate syrup bottle was sticky with residue, rice cereals were in an unsealed bag without an open date, and bran cereal was sealed but also lacked an open date. Additionally, flour, thickener, and panko breadcrumbs were stored in bins with large gaps between the lids and containers, and the thickener's label was faded and unreadable. In the freezer, two small containers of ice cream were found without open dates. These storage practices were acknowledged by the staff as potentially leading to food contamination and spoilage. Furthermore, during the kitchen tour, it was noted that a staff member with facial hair was not wearing a beard net while preparing food, which is against the facility's policy. The staff member admitted to forgetting to wear the beard net, and both he and another staff member with facial hair applied beard nets after the oversight was pointed out. The facility's policies and the FDA Food Code emphasize the importance of proper food storage and hygiene practices to prevent contamination, which were not adhered to in this instance.
Improper Disposal and Cleanliness Around Kitchen Dumpster
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Summary
The facility failed to adequately maintain cleanliness around their kitchen dumpster, which had the potential to attract pests and rodents. During an observation on October 30, 2024, a putrid smell was detected around the dumpster, and remnants of oily, grimy liquid spills were noted on the concrete and the side of the dumpster. Additionally, multiple used gloves and two small white bags of garbage were found on the ground around and under the dumpster. Interviews with staff, including a Certified Dietary Manager and the Administrator, confirmed that the expectation was for the area to be kept clean and free of stray trash to prevent pest infestations. The facility's policy, titled 'Cleaning Procedure - Garbage cans and lids,' dated 2023, indicated that cleaning should occur weekly to maintain high standards of cleanliness. However, the observations and interviews revealed that these standards were not being met, as evidenced by the presence of trash and spills around the dumpster. The Certified Dietary Manager and the Administrator both acknowledged the importance of maintaining cleanliness to prevent attracting pests and rodents, yet the area was not being maintained according to the facility's policy.
Improper Medication Storage and Temperature Documentation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage and documentation of medications, which could lead to unsafe storage, contamination, and altered efficacy of resident medications. During an observation, it was found that oral medications in liquid, tablet, and capsule forms were mixed with eye drops in a medication cart, contrary to the facility's policy. Licensed Nurse (LN) 1 acknowledged that liquid medications and eye drops should not be mixed with other forms to prevent contamination and ease identification. The Director of Nursing (DON) emphasized the importance of organizing the medication cart to prevent spillage of liquid medications onto tablets. Additionally, the facility did not consistently document the temperatures of the medication refrigerator and room, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of medications, especially vaccines. The medication refrigerator had missed temperature checks on several dates, and the medication room also had missing temperature documentation. The facility's policy requires that drugs be stored at appropriate temperatures, with specific guidelines for refrigeration and room temperature storage. The DON acknowledged the importance of monitoring and documenting these temperatures to ensure medication efficacy.
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