Sun Villa Assisted Living LLC

A licensure revisit was completed on 8/28/24 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/1/23. Deficiencies were cited.The regulations governing Assisted Living Residences were revised. The new Chapter VII regulations were implemented on 7/1/24. Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to ensure that refrigerated foods opened or prepared and not used within 24 hours were marked with a "use by" or "discard by" date, affecting seven current residents.This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure survey on 5/1/23. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. ObservationsThe residence had three refrigerators, one in the main part of the residence, two in the garage. The shelves had various rotten food items, unlabeled.On 8/28/24 at 7:46 a.m., a posting on the refrigerator door read in part: "Refrigerated food opened or prepared and not used within 24 hours must be marked with a ' use by' or ' discard by' date. The ' use by' date is seven calendar days following opening or preparation. The seven days cannot surpass the manufacturer ' s expiration date for the product or its ingredients or seven days si.. Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to keep the exterior grounds free of garbage and rubbish, affecting seven current residents. This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure survey on 5/1/23. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include: On 8/28/24 between 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., an environmental tour of the external grounds revealed the following:The external grounds behind the residence contained a wood panel propped up against the fence, a used mattress alongside the shed, two empty soda cans, a plastic lid, a tea bag, paper cup, two crumpled up pieces of paper and a recliner chair flipped upside down on the deck.On 8/28/24 at 11:50 a.m., the administrator stated he was responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the external grounds and did it once every three months depending on the season. The administrator stated the mattress.. Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to make available, either directly or indirectly through a resident agreement, a physically safe and sanitary environment including, but not limited to, measures to reduce the risk of potential hazards in the physical environment related to the unique characteristics of the population, affecting seven current residents. (Cross reference S1920)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure survey on 5/1/23. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s undated resident agreement read in part: "The assisted living (residence) agrees to make available, either directly or indirectly through the provider agreement ... a physically safe and sanitary environment."2. ObservationsA staff cleaning schedule read staff were required to clean the residence daily.On 8/28/24 from approxi..

A licensure revisit was completed on 8/28/24 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/1/23. A deficiency was cited.The regulations governing Assisted Living Residences were revised. The new Chapter VII regulations were implemented on 7/1/24. Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to make available, either directly or indirectly through a resident agreement, a physically safe and sanitary environment including, but not limited to, measures to reduce the risk of potential hazards in the physical environment related to the unique characteristics of the population, affecting seven current residents. (Cross reference S1920)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure survey on 5/1/23. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s undated resident agreement read in part: "The assisted living (residence) agrees to make available, either directly or indirectly through the provider agreement ... a physically safe and sanitary environment."2. ObservationsA staff cleaning schedule read staff were required to clean the residence daily.On 8/28/24 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the following:a. Exterior EnvironmentAlthough there were fire resistant cigarette disposal containers, cigarette butts were on the ground throughout the back, side and front yards of the residence. Further, there was paint peeling and wood splintering from the railings of the back deck. The metal panels under the backyard window facing the deck were detached which exposed loose screws and the wooden structure of the house underneath. b. Common Area BathroomIn the common area bathroom, the floor to the left of the toilet contained black dead bugs and brown residue.c. Main Level and BasementThe baseboards throughout the main level and basement, including in all the resident rooms, contained thick layers of dust and brown residue. The main-level bedroom doors had black smudges and brown stains. d. RefrigeratorThe residence had three refrigerators; one unlabeled refrigerator was in the kitchen, and refrigerators #..