Arnette Home

The facility failed to ensure floors were kept clean in resident bedrooms #1, #2, and #3. Observations revealed heavy dust buildup, dirt, grit, and debris on the floors around furniture and edges of the rooms.

The facility failed to ensure furniture was in good repair. Specifically, a five-drawer dresser in resident bedroom #3 had broken pieces of the middle drawer obstructing the opening, rendering the drawer unusable for the resident.

The facility failed to ensure that floors in resident bedrooms #1, #2, and #3 were kept clean. Observations revealed heavy dust buildup, dirt, grit, and debris under furniture and around room edges. Interviews indicated that cleaning frequencies were inconsistent and sometimes relied on residents to perform cleaning tasks.

The facility failed to ensure that all staff members had a completed examination and screening for the presence of controlled substances available in their personnel files. Specifically, two sampled staff members were found to have no record of such screening, and one staff member's personnel record was unavailable for review.

The facility failed to ensure that two sampled staff members had completed the required examination and screening for controlled substances upon hire. Specifically, one staff member's record lacked any screening results, and another staff member's personnel record could not be reviewed.

The facility failed to protect food items from contamination, as evidenced by unlabeled foods and improper storage in the refrigerator. Additionally, evidence of pest infestation was observed, including dead roaches in the refrigerator and live roaches crawling on kitchen counters, walls, and dining tables.

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures in the common resident bathroom between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit, with both the sink and tub/shower measuring 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the facility's water thermometer was non-functional, and there was no hot water temperature log available for review.

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures at required levels for three fixtures in the shared hall bathroom and the bathroom next to the den. Temperatures were measured between 120 degrees F and 127.5 degrees F, exceeding the maximum allowable limit of 116 degrees F. Additionally, staff could not provide documentation of recent temperature checks and were unaware of the correct temperature range.

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at three bathroom fixtures. Observed temperatures ranged from 120 to 127.5 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a potential safety risk. Additionally, staff were not consistently performing or documenting required temperature checks.