Upton's Country Comfort

One direct care staff member did not receive annual fire safety training.

Four direct care staff members did not receive annual training regarding care for residents with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.

Two pieces of brown vinyl tile were missing from the wall in the hallway near the laundry room.

The initial written assessment for Resident #1 was not completed within 15 days of admission.

The home failed to obtain a written receipt from resident #3 for a cash disbursement of $20.00 made on 10/6/23.

Financial records for residents #1, #2, and #3 were incomplete, failing to include specific deposits, withdrawals, and bank balance discrepancies.

The wooden threshold strip on the floor in the kitchen/living room at the top of the stairs was cracked and not secured, posing a trip hazard.

Staff discouraged residents from being interviewed by Department agents and no private area was provided for interviews.

The facility failed to notify the Department's regional office regarding the relocation of residents to a church and a hotel.

During resident relocation, residents were not permitted to take all of their personal belongings and were limited to a few changes of clothing.

The home failed to maintain records of financial transactions, including dates, amounts, and balances, for multiple residents, and failed to obtain written receipts for cash disbursements.

An ancillary staff person did not receive the required general fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation.

An ancillary staff person did not receive a general orientation related to their specific job functions.

Resident records and pharmacy receipts containing personal information were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible in common areas.

A copy of the current licensing inspection summary dated 8/17/2018 was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

The administrator did not complete the required 24 hours of Department-approved annual training for the 2018 training year.