Blizzard Family Care Home

The facility failed to provide separate locked areas for storing hazardous cleaning agents and chemicals. Specifically, various cleaning products including bleach, disinfectants, and pesticides were found in unlocked cabinets and exposed areas in resident bathrooms.

The facility failed to provide separate locked areas for storing hazardous cleaning agents and chemicals. Multiple cleaning products, including bleach, pesticides, and disinfectants, were found in unlocked cabinets and on surfaces in resident bathrooms.

The facility failed to maintain walls, ceilings, and floors in good repair. Specifically, a wall in Resident Room #2 required painting and repair.

The facility failed to ensure that licensed health professional support (LHPS) was completed within 30 days of admission and quarterly thereafter for a resident requiring a walker. A review of Resident #3's records showed no documented LHPS had been performed.

The facility failed to ensure that residents were informed of their rights and that these rights were respected. Specifically, there was no evidence that residents were provided with a written copy of their rights or that staff were properly trained on resident rights protocols.

The facility failed to maintain adequate records regarding resident rights. There was a lack of documentation showing that residents were notified of changes to their care plans or that their preferences were being actively documented and followed.

The facility failed to protect the privacy and dignity of residents. There were instances where resident information was not handled according to privacy standards, and staff were not consistently following protocols to ensure resident confidentiality.

The facility failed to provide adequate support for resident autonomy. There was no evidence that residents were given sufficient opportunities to participate in their own care decisions or that their individual needs were being addressed in a way that promotes independence.

The facility failed to ensure that residents were free from abuse and neglect. There were deficiencies in the monitoring and reporting processes required to identify and prevent potential harm to residents.

The facility failed to maintain a safe environment for residents. There were lapses in the oversight of resident activities and the physical environment, which could potentially lead to injury or diminished quality of life.

The facility failed to implement adequate-personnel training regarding resident rights. Staff members were not sufficiently prepared to respond to resident needs or to uphold the regulatory standards required for adult care homes.

The facility failed to ensure that residents had access to necessary resources and communication tools. There was a lack of documented evidence that residents were able to effectively communicate their needs to staff or family members.

The facility failed to provide adequate nutritional support and monitoring. There were deficiencies in the documentation of dietary needs and the implementation of meal plans tailored to individual resident requirements.

The facility failed to maintain proper medication administration records. There were discrepancies in the documentation of medication timing and dosage, posing a risk to resident safety.

The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision of residents. There were gaps in the monitoring of resident movement and activities, which could lead to unobserved incidents or safety risks.

The facility failed to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards. There were deficiencies in the regular cleaning of resident areas and common spaces, which could impact the health and safety of the residents.

The facility failed to maintain walls, ceilings, and floors in a clean and good repair. Specific issues included gashes and missing paint on walls and closet doors, heavy dust buildup around ceiling vents, and dirt and debris on floors and around appliances.

The facility failed to ensure that the chest of drawers for each resident was in good repair. Specifically, the top drawer of a chest of drawers in a bedroom was found to be missing.

The facility failed to ensure that all staff members had completed a criminal background check. A review of records showed that 1 of 3 sampled staff members lacked the required background check in accordance with state law.

The facility failed to document and implement physician orders for a resident with hypertension. Specifically, the facility did not perform required weekly blood pressure checks and failed to properly update the resident's medical record with current medication orders.

The facility failed to document and implement physician orders for a resident with hypertension. Specifically, the facility did not perform required weekly blood pressure checks and failed to properly update the resident's FL-2 form with current medication orders.