Brookdale College Place

Facility failed a State Fire Marshal re-inspection due to uncorrected violations: presence of unfused multi-plug power strips in a resident room and lack of a breaker lock on the fire alarm system power source.

The facility failed to maintain carpeting in the lobby and main dining room. Observations included a 7-foot tear and a 2-foot tear in the lobby, and multiple tears, frayed areas, and stains in the dining room, creating a risk for residents.

The facility failed to ensure a resident received ordered pre-operative treatments (skin cleansing wash) prior to surgery because the orders were not entered into the Medication or Treatment Administration Records.

The facility failed to provide a pillow, bed sheets, bed comforter, mattress cover, lotion, towels, and a chair for a resident upon move-in because they were unaware of the requirement to provide these items.

Facility failed to provide general diabetic diets as per disclosure of services and residents' doctor's orders.

Facility failed to ensure tuberculosis screening was completed within three days of hire for 4 of 4 staff members.

Facility performed unapproved structural modifications (combining two apartments) without notifying Construction Review Services.

Facility failed to maintain interior and exterior environment in clean and good repair, including carpet tears, food debris, wasp nests, and general disrepair.

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 4 staff members completed required specialty training for mental health and dementia.

Facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including fit-testing for staff.

Facility failed to maintain intact window screens in 4 areas; 64 screens were found missing, ripped, or bent.

Observed multiple maintenance and cleanliness issues: dusty carpets, lint-covered ceiling vents and areas behind dryers, stained carpets in halls and common areas, stained furniture in the lobby, chipped lobby paint, splintered handrails, and cobwebs/bugs on a second-floor windowsill.