Central Care

The facility failed to provide intact window blinds to ensure resident privacy in 4 out of 24 sampled resident rooms. Specifically, several rooms had vertical blinds with missing or broken slats, leaving residents vulnerable to being seen from the outside.

The facility failed to provide window blinds that were not damaged in 4 of 24 sampled resident rooms (A4, A8, B22, B24). Missing or broken slats in the vertical blinds prevented residents from having adequate privacy from people outside.

The facility failed to provide a comfortable chair for each resident in 6 of 24 resident rooms (A2, A4, B17, B19, B20, and B21).

The facility failed to provide functional window blinds to ensure resident privacy. Specifically, four out of ten sampled resident rooms (A2, A3, A8, and B22) contained vertical blinds with missing slats, leaving residents visible to people outside the facility.

The facility failed to provide adequate window coverings to ensure resident privacy. Specifically, damaged vertical blinds with missing slats were observed in 4 out of 10 sampled resident rooms, including room A2 where a resident reported a lack of privacy.

The facility failed to provide window blinds that were not damaged in 3 of 10 sampled resident rooms. Specifically, vertical blinds in rooms A1, A2, and A3 had multiple missing slats, which prevented residents from maintaining privacy and blocking sunlight.

The facility failed to ensure that bed coverings were changed on a regular basis. The Administrator implemented a new bed change schedule for aides to ensure all resident bed coverings are changed at least weekly and as needed.

The facility failed to provide functional window blinds to ensure resident privacy in resident use areas. Specifically, vertical blinds were found with missing slats in three sampled resident rooms (A1, A2, and A3), preventing the windows from being closed completely.

The facility failed to maintain an uncluttered and safe environment due to two unsecured oxygen tanks left upright on the floor in resident room B24. There was no rack or crate available to stabilize the tanks, creating a potential hazard. Staff interviews indicated a lack of awareness regarding the requirement to secure portable oxygen tanks in stands.

The facility failed to maintain an uncluttered and hazard-free environment. Specifically, two unsecured 16-inch oxygen tanks were observed sitting upright on the floor in resident room B24 without a rack or crate to stabilize them.