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A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sage Park Austin during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A leaking ceiling in a dining area was not promptly addressed, with staff using towels and a wet floor sign to manage water intrusion during a rainstorm. Multiple staff members were aware of the issue and had discussed it, but no work order was entered into the electronic maintenance system, and leadership was unaware of the problem until the survey. The leak was visible to residents and affected their comfort, but no injuries or direct harm were reported.
Surveyors identified failures in food storage, preparation, and sanitation in the main kitchen, including improperly stored and unlabeled breakfast sausages, expired and open dairy products in the refrigerator, and unclean equipment surfaces. Staff interviews confirmed the lack of a cleaning schedule and absence of daily checks for expired or improperly stored foods, contrary to facility policy.
The facility did not ensure that recycling and trash dumpsters were kept closed, as required by policy. Both dumpsters were observed open on multiple occasions, with flies present in the trash dumpster. Staff interviews confirmed that all employees were responsible for keeping the dumpsters closed, but this was not consistently done, resulting in unsanitary conditions and a risk of pest infestation.
Two expired insulin pens were found in a nurse medication cart, despite facility policy requiring their disposal 28 days after opening. Staff interviews confirmed the responsibility to date and remove expired medications, but the pens remained in the cart past their discard date, in violation of the facility's medication storage policy.
Two residents with complex medical histories were not provided with hot sauce or salsa to accompany a Mexican-themed meal, despite their requests and cultural preferences. Staff responses were inconsistent, with some stating the item was unavailable and others later providing it after additional effort. Interviews revealed confusion among staff about the process for obtaining requested food items, and the deficiency was attributed to a lack of clear communication and adherence to facility policy regarding resident food preferences.
A wound treatment cart on Hall 100-A to 108-A was found with an unlocked metal sharps containment door, lacking a red, puncture-resistant, leak-proof safety container insert. Exposed items, including a blood-soiled scalpel, were observed inside. The ADON and wound care physician were responsible for the unsecured sharps during wound care rounds. Facility policy requires locked containments with proper inserts for sharps disposal.
A facility failed to maintain infection control by leaving exposed sharps, including a blood-soiled scalpel, in an unlocked metal container on a wound treatment cart. The ADON and DON confirmed the expectation for secured containment with appropriate safety inserts, as per facility policy.
Failure to Address Leaking Ceiling in Dining Area
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment by not addressing a leaking ceiling in the dining area during a rainstorm. Observations revealed that water was dripping heavily from the seam between ceiling planks in a side room adjacent to the main dining area, with staff placing towels and a wet floor sign to manage the immediate hazard. The leak was visible to residents, who commented on it, and the area contained a hydration cart with supplies. Staff members indicated that they had previously complained about the leak, but no formal work order had been submitted in the electronic maintenance system. Interviews with various staff, including CNAs, housekeeping, maintenance, and nursing leadership, revealed confusion and inconsistency regarding the process for reporting maintenance issues. Some staff believed only certain individuals could enter work orders, while others stated that all staff had access to the electronic system. The maintenance director confirmed that no work orders had been received for the leak, and the DON was unaware of the issue until the survey interview. The previous maintenance supervisor had attempted temporary repairs, but the leak persisted during heavy rain. Review of facility policy confirmed the expectation for a safe and comfortable environment, but the lack of timely and effective communication and follow-up regarding the leak resulted in the deficiency. No residents were reported to have slipped or been directly harmed, but the leak was noticed by residents and affected their perception of the environment. The work order log showed no record of the issue being formally reported prior to the survey.
Deficient Food Storage, Preparation, and Sanitation Practices in Kitchen
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Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in the facility's main kitchen regarding food storage, preparation, and cleanliness. Specifically, an open cardboard box containing a plastic bag of breakfast sausages was found in the walk-in refrigerator, exposed to air and lacking labeling or dating. The ice cream freezer in the dry storage closet had sticky and crusted material on its doors and handles, and a stainless steel pan of cooked bacon, covered in plastic wrap and dated the previous day, was stored inside the facility oven. Additionally, the dairy refrigerator contained several gallons of milk and quarts of buttermilk that were past their sell-by dates, some of which were open and partially used. The lowest shelf of the dairy refrigerator was also covered in a crusted white substance. Interviews with dietary staff and management confirmed that expired dairy products should have been discarded, hazardous foods needed to be properly stored, labeled, and dated, and that stainless steel equipment should be cleaned daily. Staff acknowledged that there was no current daily or deep cleaning schedule, nor a process for daily audits or checks on expired or improperly stored foods. Facility policy required all food items in refrigerators to be properly dated, labeled, and placed in containers with lids, and for equipment to be kept clean, but these procedures were not followed.
Failure to Properly Close Dumpsters Leads to Unsanitary Conditions
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The facility failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse by not ensuring that the recycling and trash dumpsters were closed as required. On two separate observations, both the recycling and trash dumpsters were found open at the top, and the trash dumpster was also open on the side. Numerous flies were observed within the trash dumpster during these times. Staff interviews confirmed that both dietary and nursing staff used the dumpsters and were responsible for keeping them closed, but this was not consistently done. The dietary manager, who was new to the facility, acknowledged the importance of keeping the dumpsters closed to prevent pest infestation and odors, and stated that all employees shared responsibility for this task. The facility's policy on waste removal requires that waste be stored in containers that are insect-proof, rodent-proof, fireproof, non-absorbent, watertight, and have tight-fitting covers. Despite this policy, the dumpsters were left open, which was confirmed by multiple staff members during interviews. The administrator stated that dumpsters needed to be shut according to policy, but did not believe there was a potential impact on residents since they did not access the area. No specific residents were directly involved or affected at the time of the deficiency.
Expired Insulin Pens Not Removed from Medication Cart
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage and timely removal of expired insulin pens from a nurse medication cart. During an observation, two insulin pens with opened dates of 03/07/25 were found in the cart, despite facility policy and stickers indicating they should be discarded 28 days after opening, which would have been 04/04/25. Interviews with nursing staff, including the LVN responsible for the cart, the ADON, the DON, and the ADM, confirmed that the policy required insulin pens to be dated upon opening and discarded after 28 days. The staff acknowledged that it was the nurse's responsibility to check and remove expired medications from the cart, but the expired pens remained in use past the discard date. A review of the facility's medication storage policy and insulin sticker instructions further confirmed the requirement to remove expired, discontinued, or contaminated medications from storage areas. The failure to remove the expired insulin pens was directly observed and acknowledged by staff, with the facility's own documentation supporting the need for timely disposal. No information was provided regarding the specific residents affected or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.
Failure to Accommodate Cultural Food Preferences During Meal Service
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The facility failed to provide food that accommodated the cultural preferences of two residents during meal service, specifically by not offering hot sauce or salsa with a Mexican-themed meal on Cinco de Mayo, despite resident requests. Both residents, one with a history of anemia, end stage renal disease, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, anxiety, cognitive communication deficit, and depression, and the other with hemiplegia, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, expressed their desire for hot sauce to staff during meal times. Staff responses varied, with some stating that hot sauce was not available and others later providing it after additional effort. Interviews with staff revealed confusion and inconsistency regarding the process for obtaining food items to meet resident preferences. Some CNAs believed they were not allowed to approach the kitchen directly and relied on kitchen servers, while others stated there was no such restriction. The kitchen and dietary management indicated that hot sauce was available and that staff were expected to request items to meet resident preferences, but this information was not effectively communicated or implemented among all staff members. The lack of a clear and consistently followed process resulted in the residents not receiving their requested food items in accordance with their cultural preferences during a culturally significant meal. Facility policy indicated that menus could be adjusted based on resident desires, but this was not reflected in practice for these residents. The deficiency was identified through observation, interviews, and record review, highlighting a breakdown in communication and process adherence among staff regarding the accommodation of resident food preferences.
Failure to Secure Sharps on Wound Treatment Cart
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe environment free from accident hazards on Hall 100-A to 108-A, as observed during a survey. A wound treatment cart was found with its metal biohazard sharps containment door unlocked and open, lacking a red, puncture-resistant, leak-proof safety container insert. Inside the metal containment, there were five exposed items, including a blood-soiled scalpel, two lancets, a needle, and a used medication syringe. The bottom of the metal container and its door were soiled with a dark yellow, tacky substance. This situation was observed during wound care rounds conducted by the ADON and a wound care physician, who admitted to placing the sharps items in the unsecured containment box. Interviews with the ADON and DON revealed that the facility's policy requires all metal containments on medical or wound treatment carts to remain locked and equipped with a red, puncture-resistant, leak-proof safety container insert for safe disposal of sharps. The ADON acknowledged the oversight during the wound treatment rounds, while the DON emphasized the expectation for regular checks and proper disposal of sharps in the biohazard room. The facility's Sharps Injury Prevention and Engineering Controls policy mandates the use of puncture-resistant, leak-proof containers for discarding contaminated sharps and requires regular inspection and maintenance to prevent overfilling.
Improper Handling of Sharps on Wound Treatment Cart
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the improper handling of sharps on a wound treatment cart located on Hall 100-A to 108-A. During an observation, a metal biohazard sharps containment door was found unlocked and wide open, lacking the necessary red, puncture-resistant, leak-proof safety container insert. Inside the metal containment, there were five exposed items, including a blood-soiled scalpel, two lancets, a needle, and a used medication syringe. The bottom of the metal container and its door were also soiled with a dark yellow, tacky substance. Interviews with the ADON and DON revealed that the wound care physician had placed the sharps items in the unlocked containment box. The ADON acknowledged the expectation that all metal containments on carts should remain secured and contain the appropriate safety container insert. The DON confirmed that the facility's policy required individual biohazard containers on every cart, with sharps disposed of appropriately. The facility's policies on infectious waste handling and infection control were reviewed, highlighting the need for proper disposal and containment of sharps to prevent infection spread.
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