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The facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for one resident. Specifically, Ferrous Gluconate used to treat low iron levels was not administered from 07/01/25 to 07/03/25 because the medication had run out and the staff failed to follow up on a refill.

The facility failed to maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR). The record did not accurately reflect the administration of medications as required by the facility's policies and regulatory standards.

The facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for one resident. Specifically, Ferrous Gluconate was not documented as administered from 07/01/25 to 07/03/25 because the medication had run out and the facility failed to follow up with the pharmacy or the physician to secure a refill.

The facility failed to maintain a clean and orderly environment free of hazards. Specific issues included exposed electrical wires, broken bed frames, and significant accumulation of dirt, grime, and moisture in resident rooms and bathrooms.

The facility failed to maintain a clean and orderly environment free of hazards. Specific issues included exposed electrical wires in resident rooms, a broken bed frame, and standing water with a mold odor in the bathroom. Additionally, there was significant buildup of grease, grime, and dirt on kitchen surfaces, walls, and bathroom fixtures.

The facility failed to offer snacks three times per day to residents as required by regulation. Observations and interviews revealed that snacks were only provided late in the evening during medication pass, leaving residents without mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack options.

The facility failed to offer snacks three times per day as required by the regulations. Observations and interviews revealed that snacks were only provided at night following medication administration, leaving residents without scheduled snacks between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner.

The facility failed to maintain walls, ceilings, floors, and fixtures in good repair. Specific issues included peeling and bubbling paint in two resident bathrooms, a hole in the kitchen linoleum, a torn countertop, and damaged cabinet doors. Additionally, the living room storm door was inadequately secured with duct tape.

The facility failed to ensure that a staff member completed the required state examination for Medication Aides within 60 days of hire. Specifically, a Supervisor-In-Charge was found to have been performing medication administration duties without having passed the state-developed examination.