Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026
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 Pruitthealth - Creekside during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that dietary staff failed to properly label, date, and securely store opened food items, left debris in utensil storage, placed personal items on food prep tables, and did not follow correct dish sanitization procedures. The CDM and ADM confirmed these lapses, noting a lack of recent staff education and missing policies for some practices.
Staff failed to maintain a dumpster near the dietary department, which had a large hole and a missing drainage plug, allowing trash to be visible and potentially enabling waste outflow. Both the CDM and MD confirmed the issues during interviews, and it was noted that the facility lacked a policy for dumpster or trash disposal.
Two CNAs provided urinary catheter care to a resident with a history of incontinence and a current indwelling catheter without donning gowns, as required by the facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions policy. Although gloves and hand hygiene were used, the omission of gowns during this high-contact activity was acknowledged by staff, despite PPE being readily available and staff being aware of the policy.
Deficient Food Storage, Labeling, and Sanitation Practices in Dietary Department
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper food storage, labeling, and sanitation practices in the dietary department, as observed during multiple inspections. Opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator, dry storage, and food storage bins were found without open dates or proper wrapping, contrary to facility policy. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Assistant Dietary Manager (ADM) confirmed these deficiencies, acknowledging that staff are expected to label and date all opened food items and store them securely, but could not provide reasons for the lapses. Additionally, the ADM admitted to placing some of the items herself without dating them and could not recall the last time staff were educated on this requirement. Further observations revealed that the utensil storage drawer, which contained clean food scoops and serving spoons, had visible debris and was not cleaned regularly, with the ADM stating it was only cleaned monthly and should have been cleaned sooner when debris was present. The facility lacked a policy regarding the cleaning of dishware storage. Personal items, specifically a staff member's cell phone, were found on the main food preparation table, which both the CDM and ADM acknowledged was inappropriate, and the facility did not have a policy addressing the storage of personal items in food preparation areas. The facility also failed to ensure proper sanitization of dishware in the three-compartment sink. A dietary aide was observed washing and sanitizing utensils and pans by dipping them in the sanitizing solution for only two seconds, rather than the required one minute as indicated by both facility policy and posted instructions. The aide reported not having been trained on the correct procedure, and both the ADM and CDM confirmed that the dietary aide was newly employed and had not received education on proper use of the three-compartment sink. The ADM could not recall when the last in-service training on this topic had occurred.
Improper Maintenance of Dumpster and Lack of Drainage Plug
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Summary
Facility staff failed to properly maintain one of the dumpsters located near the dietary department. Observations revealed that this dumpster had a hole approximately the size of a softball on the front bottom lower right-hand corner, through which trash was visible. Additionally, the drainage plug was missing, creating the potential for outflow of waste. These issues were confirmed by both the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the Maintenance Director (MD) during interviews, who acknowledged the presence of the hole and the absence of the drainage plug. The CDM reported observing the dumpster area daily but had not noticed the hole or the missing plug, while the MD stated he typically checked the dumpsters weekly but did not assess their overall condition or check for drainage plugs. Further interviews with the Administrator and the CDM revealed that the facility did not have a policy regarding dumpster or trash disposal. The facility census at the time was 54 residents. The deficiency was identified through direct observation and staff interviews, with the condition persisting over multiple days.
Failure to Follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions During High-Contact Care
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Summary
Staff failed to follow the facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) policy during high-contact care activities for a resident with a urinary catheter. Specifically, during an observed episode of urinary catheter care, two certified nursing assistants (CNAs) performed hand hygiene and donned gloves but did not put on gowns as required by the EBP policy for high-contact activities such as device care. The facility's policy, revised on 4/30/2024, clearly states that both gloves and gowns are to be used during such activities to prevent the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. The resident involved had a history of urinary incontinence and a current diagnosis of urinary retention, with an order for an indwelling urinary catheter. Supplies for proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns and gloves, were available in the resident's room and in the supply cabinet on the unit. Both CNAs acknowledged after the procedure that they did not don gowns and confirmed their awareness of the EBP requirements. The Director of Health Services also confirmed that gown use is required for high-contact care under EBP guidelines.
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