Wayne County Rest Villa no. 1

The facility failed to ensure that two out of three sampled medication aides (Staff B and Staff C) had completed the state-approved 5-hour, 10-hour, or 15-hour medication aide training course. Personnel records lacked documentation of this required training, and an interview with one staff member confirmed they had never taken the required course.

The facility failed to provide the required 14 hours of planned group activities per week. Review of the August 2025 calendar showed weekly activity totals ranging from only 8 to 11 hours, and resident interviews confirmed a lack of variety and frequency in programming.

The facility failed to ensure that 2 of 3 sampled medication aides completed the required state-approved 5-hour, 10-hour, or 15-hour medication aide training. Personnel records for Staff B and Staff C lacked documentation of this required training course.

The facility failed to ensure food stored and served to residents was protected from contamination. Specifically, multiple food items, including meat patties, sausage, and lunch meat, were stored in unlabeled and undated slide closure storage bags. This lack of labeling and dating applies to items removed from their original packaging in the chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and kitchen freezer.

The facility failed to ensure food stored and served to residents was protected from contamination. Specifically, various meat products and lunch meat were found in unlabeled and undated slide closure storage bags in the chest freezer, dining room refrigerator, and kitchen refrigerator/freezer.

The facility failed to maintain an environment free of hazards as evidenced by active roach infestations in the kitchen, medication room, and cabinets. A recent environmental health inspection also noted multiple demerits related to vermin control on the premises.

The facility failed to maintain a clean and orderly environment free of hazards due to active roach infestations. Live roaches were observed in kitchen drawers, under the counter near the sink and dishwasher, in the medication room, and in cabinets used for storing clean pots and pans.

The facility failed to maintain an approved sanitation classification from the NC Division of Environmental Health. Inspections revealed significant pest activity including live roaches, bed bugs, and spiders, as well as roach droppings and egg casings in kitchen areas. Additionally, there were issues with damaged surfaces, flaking paint, and a lack of soap in bathrooms.