Pathways IV

The facility failed to ensure a sufficient heating system and violated the prohibition of portable heaters. The facility was using a space heater, which is prohibited under the regulation, to compensate for inadequate heating.

The facility failed to maintain building equipment in a safe and operating condition. Specifically, a built-in electric heater in a resident bathroom was non-operational, resulting in a room temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

The facility failed to maintain building service equipment in a safe and operating condition. Specifically, an electric heater in one of the two accessible bathrooms was non-operational, resulting in a room temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, residents avoided using this bathroom for bathing or showering.