Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove

A resident reported being spit on by a staff member, which violated the requirement to treat residents with dignity and respect.

Uncovered and unattended trash cans containing used paper towels were found in the public restrooms on the lower and upper levels.

Fire drill records were missing required information, including the time of the drill, number of residents present, problems encountered, and exit routes used.

An allegation of resident abuse was not reported to the local area agency on aging.

An allegation of resident abuse was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.

A resident bed was equipped with a bed rail that the resident could not operate independently, presenting a potential hazard.

Resident #1 did not have a completed resident-home contract upon admission.

The resident-home contract for Resident #2 was not signed by the resident.

Uncovered enabler bars on beds for Resident #2 and Resident #4 created potential safety hazards.

Egress routes were obstructed by delayed locking and magnetic devices, and the exit code was not posted or known by all residents.

The home failed to post required 'No Smoking' or 'Smoking Permitted in Designated Areas Only' signs at the building entrances as required by the Clean Indoor Air Act.

An uncovered and unattended trash can containing food wrappers and debris was observed in the first-floor food preparation kitchen.