Easton Family Care Home

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at resident-accessible fixtures. Specifically, the bathroom sink was measured at 118 degrees F and the bathroom tub at 122 degrees F. Additionally, the Administrator and Supervisor-In-Charge failed to perform required monthly water temperature checks for April.

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at resident-accessible fixtures. Specifically, the bathroom sink was measured at 118 degrees F and the bathroom tub was measured at 122 degrees F.

The facility failed to ensure residents' evacuation capabilities matched the facility's license for 6 ambulatory residents. Specifically, one resident who is deaf would require prompting to exit the building during a fire if they were asleep. Additionally, there were no recorded fire rehearsals conducted after June 26, 2024.

The facility failed to ensure residents' evacuation capabilities matched the capabilities listed on its current license. Specifically, a deaf resident would require manual prompting to exit the facility during a fire if they were asleep, which is not accounted for in the current fire alarm procedures.

The facility failed to ensure residents' evacuation capabilities matched the capabilities listed on their current license. Specifically, one resident who is deaf would require prompting to exit the facility during a fire if they were asleep. This represents a failure to maintain the home to provide the necessary services offered.

The facility failed to notify the Division of Health Service Regulation that a resident's evacuation capabilities had changed from those listed on the facility's license. During a fire drill, it was noted that one resident's evacuation needs differed from the licensed ambulatory status, as evidenced by the resident's inability to exit the facility independently during the drill.

The facility failed to develop and implement an activity program to promote active involvement for all residents. Specifically, there was no current activity calendar posted for May 2021, and residents reported a lack of activities, noting they primarily only watched television or went outside.

The facility failed to provide the required minimum of 14 hours of variety of planned group activities per week. The regulation requires activities that promote socialization, physical interaction, group accomplishment, creative expression, and learning new skills.