Kindred Homes Yuma LLC

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that frozen foods were stored at a temperature of 0\'b0 F or below. 1. During a facility tour, E1 and the compliance officer observed in the facility's kitchen the reach-in drawer freezer, that contained food, the temperature on the facility's thermometer registered +22\'b0 F. The compliance officer's thermometer registered +19\'b0 F. The freezer was not in use at the time of the observation. 2. During an interview, E1 acknowledged the facility's kitchen freezer temperature was not maintained at 0\'b0 F or below.

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the premises and equipment were free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury. Findings include: 1. During a tour of the facility, E1 and the compliance officer observed the wall corner adjacent to the residents' dining area was broken down through the drywall exposing some of the metal underneath the drywall. The jagged edges could cause a resident or other individual to suffer injury if their body rubbed against this area. 2. The resident's wall corner to the entrance to the hall leading to residents' bedrooms, E1 and the compliance officer observed was broken down through the drywall exposing some of the metal underneath the drywall. The jagged edges could cause a resident or other individual to suffer injury if their body rubbed against this area. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the broken wall corners in areas that could become a hazard to residents and others.

Based on observation and interview during the complaint investigation, the manager failed to ensure the hot water temperature was maintained between 95\'ba F and 120\'ba F in an area of the assisted living facility used by residents. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour, E2 and the compliance officer observed in residents' common bathroom the hot water registered on the compliance officer's thermometer at 124.3\'ba F. 2. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledge the facility's hot water was over 120\'ba F in an area of the facility that were used by residents.