Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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 Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in its kitchen and nourishment pantry, potentially affecting 58 residents. Observations revealed uncovered coffee filters near a trash can, dead bugs and dirt in light fixtures, dusty and grimy metal wire racks, and a dirty knife storage rack. The walls in the food prep area were also grimy. An employee's purse was found on the pantry counter. The facility lacked a specific policy on kitchen sanitation.
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness in personal refrigerators for two residents, resulting in unsanitary conditions. Observations revealed undated food items, sticky substances, foul odors, and ice build-up. Interviews with the DON and Housekeeping Supervisor confirmed that housekeeping was responsible for cleaning, and a policy was in place for refrigerator maintenance.
Sanitation Deficiencies in Kitchen and Pantry
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in its kitchen and nourishment pantry, which had the potential to affect 58 residents. During a kitchen tour, uncovered coffee filters were found stored next to a trash can, and dead bugs and dirt were observed in light fixtures in both the dry storage and food prep areas. Metal wire racks in the dry storage area were dusty, rusty, and grimy, while a fan and filter in the walk-in refrigerator were covered in black dust and dirt. The knife storage rack and walls in the food preparation area were also dirty with a buildup of grime. The Dietary Supervisor acknowledged these issues and noted that maintenance was working on replacing light fixture covers. Additionally, during an observation of the 1st floor nutrition pantry, an employee's purse was found on the counter, which the Dietary Supervisor confirmed was inappropriate. The Executive Director admitted that the facility lacked a specific policy on kitchen sanitation and cleaning, although a cleaning schedule was provided.
Failure to Maintain Cleanliness of Personal Refrigerators
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of personal refrigerators for two residents, leading to unsanitary conditions. During observations, Resident 42's refrigerator was found to contain seven undated peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, a dark brown sticky solution covering the bottom, and a heavy amount of ice build-up in the freezer compartment. Resident 42 indicated that the refrigerator was used for snacks and drinks. Similarly, Resident 24's refrigerator emitted a foul odor upon opening and contained a small container labeled ground turkey with an expiration date, two opened diet cokes without opened dates, a thick red substance inside, food crumbs throughout, and a large amount of ice build-up in the freezer. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Housekeeping Supervisor revealed that expired food should not be present in residents' personal refrigerators, and all refrigerators should be clean and maintained without ice build-up. The Housekeeping Supervisor indicated that housekeeping was responsible for cleaning personal refrigerators in residential rooms. The Executive Director provided a policy titled 'Cleaning Refrigerators,' which outlined the procedures for maintaining refrigerator cleanliness, including wiping up spills and leaks, removing and sanitizing shelves and drawers, and washing walls and bases with warm detergent.
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| Milton Home, The | 0.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 6 | 0 |
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| Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center | 2.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
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