Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 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 Walnut Cove Health And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Two residents did not have person-centered care plans addressing their specific needs: one with diabetes lacked a care plan for diabetes management despite active medication orders and moderate cognitive impairment, and another, assessed as a safe smoker needing assistance, had no care plan for smoking. The MDS Nurse, responsible for care planning, acknowledged these omissions during interviews, and both the DON and Administrator confirmed the MDS Nurse's responsibility for ensuring care plans addressed all relevant resident needs.
The facility did not update care plans for two residents to reflect current needs: one resident's care plan continued to list a wander/elopement alarm that was no longer in use, and another resident's care plan inaccurately described their smoking status, failing to note the need for supervision after being reclassified as an unsafe smoker. Both issues were confirmed by the MDS Nurse and DON.
Three residents were discharged without having their required discharge MDS assessments completed or transmitted within the mandated timeframe. The MDS Coordinator reported that these assessments were missed and did not appear on her progress list, and the Administrator confirmed that the assessments should have been completed as per guidelines.
A resident sustained injuries after a transport aide/driver failed to ensure the lift gate was elevated before unloading from a facility van. The resident, who had a history of vascular dementia and was on a blood thinner, fell approximately 17 and 1/2 inches, resulting in a subarachnoid hemorrhage and other injuries. The aide had completed training but did not follow the manufacturer's instructions, leading to the incident.
A resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was observed smoking with a compressed oxygen tank attached to her wheelchair, posing a fire hazard. The oxygen tank was turned off, but the risk remained due to potential oxygen-enriched levels. Staff present, including the Maintenance Director and housekeepers, failed to notice the tank and were not trained on the dangers of smoking around oxygen. The resident had been smoking with the tank attached for a month without being informed of the risks.
The facility was found deficient in maintaining hygiene and food storage practices. Dietary staff failed to follow proper hand hygiene and dishwashing protocols, leading to potential cross-contamination. Food items in the dietary department were improperly stored, with several items found unsealed and undated. Additionally, the nourishment room was unsanitary, with black dried substances observed behind the ice machine and under the refrigerator, which were not addressed by housekeeping staff.
A facility failed to honor a resident's right to self-determination by restricting their smoking breaks to designated times, despite the resident being assessed as a safe smoker. The resident, who was cognitively intact, was only allowed to smoke three times a day under staff supervision. Interviews revealed inconsistencies in the facility's assessment of the resident's smoking safety, contributing to the restriction of the resident's smoking times.
A facility failed to maintain pre-employment screening documentation for a nurse aide, violating its policy on screening for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation. The Executive Director cited high HR turnover as a reason for the missing documents and suspended the aide pending a new background check.
A facility failed to report an alleged abuse incident involving a resident to APS. The incident was reported by the resident's roommate to the ADON, who informed the Executive Director. Despite the resident being assessed with no injuries and staff denying the allegation, the Executive Director did not notify APS, believing it was unnecessary. The oversight was realized after a discussion with a Corporate Consultant.
A facility failed to document the investigation and resolution of a grievance related to a resident's hospital transfer after a fall. The resident, with severe cognitive impairment, was sent to the hospital, and a family member filed a grievance claiming inappropriate transfer. The grievance report lacked investigation findings and follow-up details. Interviews revealed gaps in the grievance process, with the Administrator acknowledging the need for more comprehensive documentation.
A facility failed to complete a comprehensive MDS assessment at least every 12 months for a resident with Alzheimer's dementia and other conditions. The last assessment was overdue by 39 days. The new MDS Coordinator identified the issue, and the Administrator acknowledged the concern.
The facility failed to accurately complete MDS assessments for two residents, leading to deficiencies in reporting medication use and cognitive status. One resident's MDS did not reflect the administration of an anticoagulant, while another resident's cognitive status was inaccurately reported as severely impaired. These inaccuracies were confirmed by facility staff, including the MDS Coordinator and social worker.
The facility failed to incorporate PASRR Level II determinations into the care plans for two residents with mental health diagnoses, despite the need for follow-up psychiatric services. The MDS Coordinator identified errors in the residents' PASRR status on MDS assessments but did not review the care plans. Interviews revealed confusion about responsibility for developing PASRR-related care plans, with the Social Worker and MDS Nurse identified as responsible parties.
The facility failed to update care plans for two residents after changes in their treatment and care needs. One resident's care plan was not revised to reflect the discontinuation of an antipsychotic medication, while another resident's care plan was not updated to remove unnecessary fall prevention interventions. Staff interviews confirmed these oversights, and the new MDS Coordinator and DON acknowledged the need for timely updates.
A resident with missing and chipped teeth did not receive necessary dental services despite a physician's order and care plan intervention. The resident, who had difficulty chewing certain foods, had requested dental services multiple times, but the facility's Social Worker was unaware of these requests, and the resident was not scheduled for an upcoming dental visit.
The facility failed to maintain a gas stove/oven in safe condition, leading to a deficiency. The stove had missing and damaged control knobs due to flames igniting from the front, and a large hole in the grease tray rendered the oven unusable. The Dietary Manager was aware of the issues but did not communicate them to the Administration or Maintenance Director. The Dietary District Manager was also unaware of the stove catching fire. The Administrator was informed during the survey and took steps to address the safety concerns.
Failure to Develop Person-Centered Care Plans for Diabetes and Smoking
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement person-centered care plans for two residents in the areas of diabetes management and smoking status. For one resident with a diagnosis of diabetes and moderate cognitive impairment, there were active physician orders for insulin glargine and metformin, yet the care plan did not address diabetes management. The MDS quarterly assessment confirmed the diabetes diagnosis and use of hypoglycemic medication, but the MDS Nurse, responsible for care planning, acknowledged during an interview that a diabetes care plan had never been implemented and that this omission was missed during the comprehensive review. The DON confirmed that the MDS Nurse was responsible for ensuring care plans for medical diagnoses were in place. For another resident, who was cognitively intact and assessed as a safe smoker requiring assistance to go outside to smoke, the care plan did not address smoking status. The MDS Nurse, during a review and interview, confirmed that no smoking care plan had been implemented for this resident. Both the DON and the Administrator stated that the MDS Nurse was responsible for ensuring care plans reflected residents' needs, including smoking status. These findings were based on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews.
Failure to Update Care Plans for Elopement Risk and Smoking Status
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The facility failed to revise and update care plans for two residents in accordance with their current needs and assessments. For one resident with Alzheimer's Disease, the care plan continued to list the use of a wander/elopement alarm as an intervention, despite the resident no longer being at risk for elopement and not having a physician order or device in use. The MDS Nurse confirmed that the intervention was mistakenly left on the care plan during the review process, and the DON stated that the resident previously had the alarm but it was no longer in use. For another resident with major depressive disorder and nicotine dependence, the care plan inaccurately reflected the resident's smoking status. Although the resident had been reclassified as an unsafe smoker and required supervision while smoking, the care plan still indicated the resident was a safe smoker and included interventions appropriate for that status. The MDS Nurse acknowledged awareness of the change but had not updated the care plan, and the DON confirmed that the MDS Nurse was notified of the resident's new status but the care plan was not revised accordingly.
Failure to Complete and Transmit Discharge MDS Assessments
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The facility failed to complete and transmit discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required 14-day timeframe for three residents who were discharged. Record review showed that each of these residents had been admitted and subsequently discharged, but their medical records did not contain a completed or transmitted discharge MDS assessment. The last MDS assessments on file for these residents were comprehensive assessments conducted prior to their discharge dates, with no evidence of a discharge assessment being performed as required. During interviews, the MDS Coordinator acknowledged that the discharge MDS assessments for these residents were missing and stated that she typically completed these assessments when aware of a discharge, coding them appropriately based on whether the discharge was anticipated or not. She indicated uncertainty about how the assessments were missed and noted that they did not appear on her MDS progress list. The Administrator confirmed the expectation that discharge MDS assessments should be completed and transmitted according to established guidelines.
Failure to Properly Use Van Lift Results in Resident Injury
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The facility failed to ensure the lift gate/platform was in the elevated position before unloading a resident from the back of the facility van. This incident involved a resident who was being transported back to the facility after an appointment. The transport aide/driver, who had been trained on the use of the lift, did not follow the manufacturer's instructions for unloading the resident. As a result, the resident was pushed backwards out of the van, fell approximately 17 and 1/2 inches to the ground, and sustained injuries including a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a small laceration to the head, and a skin tear to the elbow. The resident involved had a history of vascular dementia, chronic atrial fibrillation, chronic muscle weakness, abnormal gait, and chronic lumbar pain. The resident was also on a blood thinner, which increased the risk of bleeding. At the time of the incident, the resident was coded as having moderate cognitive impairment and required substantial to maximum assistance for ambulation. The transport aide/driver had completed initial and annual transportation training, which included a return demonstration of using the lift to load and unload residents. On the day of the incident, the transport aide/driver successfully unloaded another resident before attempting to unload the affected resident. However, she failed to raise the lift back to the vehicle's floor level before attempting to unload the second resident. This oversight led to the resident's fall and subsequent injuries. The transport aide/driver acknowledged her mistake, stating that she did not realize the lift was still on the ground and that she must have been distracted.
Removal Plan
- Address how corrective action will be accomplished for those residents found to have been affected by the deficient practice.
- Address how the facility will identify other residents having the potential to be affected by the same deficient practice.
- Address what measures will be put into place or systemic changes made to ensure that the deficient practice will not recur.
- Indicate how the facility plans to monitor its performance to make sure that solutions are sustained.
- Include when corrective action will be completed.
Resident Smokes with Oxygen Tank Attached, Posing Fire Hazard
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the safety of residents in the designated smoking area when a staff member allowed a resident to smoke with a combustible tank of compressed oxygen attached to her wheelchair. The resident, who had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was on continuous oxygen therapy, was observed smoking with the oxygen tank attached, although it was turned off. This practice posed a significant risk of fire or explosion, as oxygen-enriched levels can remain on tubing, clothing, hair, and skin, increasing the risk for fire and/or explosion. The incident involved one resident but placed seven additional residents at risk. The deficiency was identified during an observation by a surveyor who noticed the resident smoking with the oxygen tank attached. The Director of Nursing (DON) was informed and subsequently removed the oxygen tank from the resident's wheelchair. Interviews with staff revealed that the Maintenance Director, who was responsible for supervising the smoke break, did not notice the oxygen tank and had not received any education related to smoking and oxygen tanks. Other staff present in the smoking area, including the Human Resources Coordinator and housekeepers, also failed to notice the oxygen tank and were not trained on the dangers of smoking around oxygen. The resident involved was assessed as requiring supervision while smoking due to her inability to safely light a cigarette. Despite this, she was able to transfer herself to her wheelchair and propel herself to the smoking area without staff intervention. Interviews with the resident and staff indicated a lack of clear communication and understanding regarding the policy on smoking with oxygen tanks, as the resident had been smoking with the tank attached for a month without being informed of the risks. The facility lacked proper signage and procedures to prevent such incidents, contributing to the deficiency.
Removal Plan
- The Director of Nursing educated the Maintenance Director on ensuring oxygen is removed from the wheelchair prior to entering smoking area and the dangers of smoking around oxygen, which is combustible and could cause a fire and/or burns.
- The Unit Manager placed an oxygen rack next to the exit to the courtyard, in the vending machine room, for the oxygen tanks to be placed in before exiting the building.
- 100% of facility staff to include contract staff were educated by the Director of Nursing and Unit Manager on removing oxygen tanks and placing portable oxygen tanks in the secure oxygen rack prior to residents entering the courtyard smoking area.
- The Director of Nursing re-educated licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, non-direct staff, contracted staff that includes therapy, housekeeping and dietary staff on the smoking policy, which includes oxygen is not permitted in the designated smoking area, and ensuring oxygen tanks are removed from the wheelchair and or ambulatory residents before entering the smoking area due to the dangers of smoking around oxygen.
- The Executive Director placed signs on the door entering the smoking area as a reminder to ensure oxygen tanks removed from the wheelchair and placed in oxygen rack before entering smoking area as well as signs that state NO OXYGEN OR OXYGEN TANKS BEYOND THIS POINT.
- The Executive Director placed NO OXYGEN / NO OXYGEN TANKS signs in the designated smoking area.
- The Director of Nursing and Unit Manager completed Skilled Check Off Competency for Smoking Safety in accordance with policies and procedures for oxygen safety precautions for oxygen use and not smoking around oxygen, for Licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, department managers, receptionist, maintenance assistant and activity assistant; these are the staff members that are allowed to supervise smokers. These individuals listed have completed the skills check off competency includes smoking times, where to obtain smoking materials, oxygen tank removal, apron use, the location of fire blankets, fire extinguishers, and where to obtain the list of unsafe smokers.
- The daily assignment sheets identify who is assigned to supervise the smokers and the daily assignment sheets are posted at both nurse's stations. If the assignments are changed, the nurse is responsible to communicate that to the newly assigned personnel. The skilled check off sheet that identifies the responsibilities for supervising the smokers is in notebooks placed in the vending machine room near the entrance to the designated smoking area and at each nurse's station.
- An ADHOC Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee was held to formulate and approve a plan of correction for the deficient practice.
Deficiencies in Hygiene and Food Storage Practices
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to proper hand hygiene and dishwashing protocols, leading to potential cross-contamination. During an observation of the dishwashing process, a dietary aide was seen moving from handling soiled dishes to clean dishes without washing hands or changing gloves. Additionally, the aide used a towel to dry clean service ware instead of allowing them to air dry, which is against professional standards. The District Manager intervened and instructed the staff to rewash the trays and remove the towels used for drying. In the dietary department, food storage practices were found to be inadequate. During an initial tour, several food items in the walk-in freezer and dry food storage room were found unsealed and undated, exposing them to air and potential contamination. Items such as beef patties, fish filets, and pizza dough were improperly stored, with ice crystals forming on some items. The dietary manager confirmed that staff were expected to seal and date food items, but this was not being followed. The nourishment room was also found to be unsanitary, with black dried substances observed behind the ice machine and under the refrigerator. The maintenance director admitted to placing a blanket to catch a slow drip from leaking pipes, which contributed to the unsanitary conditions. Housekeeping staff acknowledged seeing the black substance but did not report or clean it due to a lack of supplies. The executive director later confirmed the unsanitary conditions during a walking tour, noting the need for maintenance and cleaning in the nourishment room.
Failure to Honor Resident's Smoking Preferences
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The facility failed to honor a resident's right to self-determination by not allowing them to take smoking breaks at their preferred times. Resident #30, who was admitted to the facility and assessed as a safe smoker, was restricted to smoking only during designated times set by the facility. The resident was cognitively intact and demonstrated the ability to perform safe smoking techniques, as confirmed by a smoking evaluation and the facility's care plan. Despite this, the resident was only permitted to smoke three times a day under staff supervision, according to the facility's smoking schedule. Interviews with the Maintenance Director and the Executive Director revealed inconsistencies in the facility's assessment of Resident #30's smoking safety. The Maintenance Director acknowledged that Resident #30 was a safe smoker and had never exhibited unsafe smoking behavior. However, the Executive Director incorrectly stated that Resident #30 was an unsafe smoker without providing a reason. This misclassification contributed to the restriction of the resident's smoking times, failing to support the resident's choice and self-determination.
Deficiency in Pre-Employment Screening Documentation
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The facility failed to maintain proper pre-employment screening documentation for a nurse aide, leading to a deficiency in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. The facility's policy, revised in November 2022, mandates that all potential employees be screened for any history of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident property. This screening process includes checking employment history, conducting criminal background checks, verifying licensure or registration, and obtaining information from former employers. However, the employee file for a nurse aide hired in September 2019 lacked any pre-employment screening documents, which is a violation of the facility's policy. During the survey, the Executive Director acknowledged the absence of these documents and attributed the issue to high turnover in the Human Resources department, which may have led to the misplacement of files. Despite efforts to locate the missing documents, they remained unfound. Consequently, the Executive Director took immediate action by requesting the nurse aide to consent to a criminal background check and suspended the aide from work until the results were received. This incident highlights a lapse in the facility's adherence to its own policies regarding employee screening, potentially compromising resident safety.
Failure to Report Alleged Abuse to APS
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The facility failed to report an initial allegation of staff-to-resident abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS) for one resident. The incident involved a resident who was allegedly handled roughly by a nurse aide when being assisted back to bed. The allegation was first reported by the resident's roommate to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) around lunchtime, who then informed the Executive Director by noon. The ADON conducted an assessment and found no injuries or bruises on the resident. Both the nurse aide and the night nurse, who were present during the incident, denied the allegation and provided written statements. Despite these actions, the facility did not notify APS of the abuse allegation. The Executive Director was informed of the allegation by the ADON and confirmed the details with the resident's roommate. However, the Executive Director did not report the incident to APS, believing it was unnecessary since the resident was safe within the facility. It was only after a discussion with the Corporate Consultant that the requirement to notify APS was remembered, and the Executive Director was instructed to report the incident. This oversight in reporting the abuse allegation to APS constitutes a deficiency in the facility's adherence to reporting protocols.
Inadequate Documentation of Grievance Investigation and Resolution
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The facility failed to properly document the investigation and resolution of a grievance expressed on behalf of a resident, identified as Resident #284. The grievance was related to an incident where the resident, who had severe cognitive impairment and required assistance with most activities of daily living, was sent to the hospital after an unwitnessed fall. The grievance, filed by a family member, claimed that the resident was inappropriately sent to the hospital. The facility's grievance policy requires documentation of the investigation steps, findings, and communication of the resolution to the complainant, which was not adequately completed in this case. The Complaint/Grievance Report for the incident lacked critical information. The section for documenting the investigation findings was left blank, and the post-investigation follow-up section was incomplete. Although Nurse #2, who was responsible for handling the grievance, recalled providing education to another nurse involved, there was no detailed documentation of the education provided or any follow-up communication with the resident's family. The Director of Nursing provided a Huddle Report as supplementary documentation, but it did not address the specific grievance details or resolution steps. Interviews with facility staff, including Nurse #2 and the Administrator, revealed gaps in the grievance handling process. The Administrator acknowledged that the documentation should have been more comprehensive, including details of the education provided and follow-up with the resident's family. The facility's Social Worker, designated as the Grievance Officer, was not present at the time of the grievance, which may have contributed to the incomplete documentation and resolution process.
Overdue Comprehensive MDS Assessment
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The facility failed to complete a comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment at least every 12 months for a resident. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including non-traumatic brain dysfunction, Alzheimer's dementia, and manic depression, had her last comprehensive MDS assessment dated 5/4/23. As of the review date, 6/24/24, the next comprehensive MDS assessment was overdue by 39 days. The facility's new MDS Coordinator, who started on 6/19/24, identified the overdue assessment and confirmed that the annual MDS assessment was not completed on time. The facility's Administrator acknowledged the issue during an interview and discussed the concern regarding the timeliness of MDS assessments.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Medications and Cognitive Status
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The facility failed to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for two residents, leading to deficiencies in reporting medication use and cognitive status. For one resident, the MDS assessments did not accurately reflect the administration of an anticoagulant medication, dabigatran, despite the resident receiving it during the 7-day look-back periods. The MDS assessments incorrectly reported the use of an antipsychotic medication, aripiprazole, even after it was discontinued. These inaccuracies were confirmed by the facility's MDS Coordinator, who acknowledged the errors in the assessments. Another resident's MDS assessment inaccurately indicated severe cognitive impairment, despite observations and interviews revealing that the resident was alert, oriented, and able to recall recent and remote events. The social worker responsible for completing the cognitive mental status score admitted to the error in scoring the resident's cognitive status since their readmission. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the resident's alert and oriented status, contradicting the MDS assessment. Interviews with facility staff, including the MDS Coordinator, social worker, and Director of Nursing, highlighted the discrepancies in the MDS assessments. The facility's Administrator expressed an expectation for accurate chart reviews and assessments by the MDS Nurse and social worker, indicating a lack of adherence to these expectations in the reported cases.
Failure to Incorporate PASRR Level II Determinations into Care Plans
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Summary
The facility failed to incorporate the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II determinations and recommendations into the care planning for two residents. Resident #4, who was admitted with multiple mental health diagnoses including schizophrenia, had a PASRR Level II determination requiring follow-up psychiatric services. However, the resident's care plan did not address this determination, and the MDS Coordinator, who was new to the facility, identified an error in the resident's PASRR status on the MDS assessment but did not review the care plan. Similarly, Resident #72, admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, had a PASRR Level II determination indicating the need for follow-up psychiatric services. The resident's care plan also failed to include an area of focus related to the PASRR Level II determination. The MDS Coordinator found a data entry error in the resident's PASRR status on the MDS assessment but did not review the care plan. Interviews with the facility's MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Administrator revealed a lack of clarity regarding responsibility for developing care plans related to PASRR Level II determinations. The Administrator indicated that the Social Worker was responsible for initiating the PASRR Level II care plan, while the MDS Nurse was responsible for ensuring its inclusion in the care planning process. Both the MDS nurse and the DON agreed that the care plans should have included an area of focus related to the PASRR Level II determinations.
Failure to Update Care Plans After Changes in Resident Needs
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Summary
The facility failed to review and revise care plans for two residents after significant changes in their treatment and care needs. For one resident, the care plan was not updated to reflect the discontinuation of an antipsychotic medication, aripiprazole, which was stopped on March 22, 2024. Despite the medication being discontinued, the resident's care plan continued to indicate the use of antipsychotic therapy, and this was not corrected in subsequent assessments conducted on March 29, 2024, and May 16, 2024. The MDS Coordinator, who was new to the facility, confirmed that the care plan should have been updated to reflect the discontinuation of the medication. For another resident, the care plan was not revised to remove interventions related to fall prevention, such as the use of fall mats and positioning the bed against the wall, which were no longer necessary after the resident's condition improved. The resident had been readmitted to the facility without cognitive issues, and staff interviews confirmed that these interventions had not been in use since the resident's return from the hospital. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the care plan should have been updated to reflect the resident's current needs, but it had not been done due to staffing changes and responsibilities not being adequately managed.
Failure to Provide Dental Services
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Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary dental services to a resident who had several missing and chipped teeth. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and nicotine dependence, had an admission assessment indicating loose and broken teeth. Despite a physician's order for dental services as needed and a care plan intervention to coordinate dental care, the resident had not received any dental services since admission. The resident, who was cognitively intact and on a regular diet, expressed difficulty chewing certain foods and had requested dental services multiple times. However, the facility's Social Worker was unaware of these requests and confirmed that the resident had not been seen by the contracted dental provider. The resident was not included in the upcoming dental visit schedule, indicating a lapse in communication and follow-up on the resident's dental needs.
Failure to Maintain Safe Kitchen Equipment
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a gas stove/oven in safe operating condition, leading to a deficiency. During a kitchen tour, it was observed that the gas stove/oven had missing and damaged control knobs, which had melted off due to flames igniting from the front of the stovetop. The Dietary Manager reported that the flames had ignited on multiple occasions, but the issue was not communicated to the facility's Administration or Maintenance Director. The grease tray under the stovetop was also found to have a large hole, rendering the oven unusable. Interviews with staff revealed that the Dietary Manager was aware of the stove's issues and had noted the need for a new appliance in monthly reports. However, the Maintenance Director was not informed of the flames coming from the stove, and no maintenance requests had been made regarding the appliance. The Dietary District Manager was also unaware of the stove catching fire but knew about the pilot light issues and the oven's disuse. The District Manager expressed concerns about the appliance's safety and suggested its replacement due to its age. The facility's Administrator was not informed of the stove's condition until the survey. Upon learning of the issues, the Administrator took steps to address the safety concerns by tagging off the appliance and arranging for repairs. The gas company and an appliance service technician later deemed four of the six burners operable, while the remaining burners and the oven were not safe for use. The lack of communication and failure to address the stove's condition in a timely manner led to the deficiency.
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