Mount Zion Assisted Living Home LLC.

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure medications stored by the facility were stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit. The deficient practice posed a risk to residents who could access the medication.   Findings include:   1. During an environmental inspection of the facility with E3, the Compliance Officers observed a medication closet that contained one resident's medications, which was unlocked. The medication closet doors were equipped with locking devices, however, were not locked.   2. In an interview, E2 acknowledged a medication closet where medication is stored was unlocked and accessible to residents.”

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that poisonous or toxic materials stored by the assisted living facility were maintained in labeled containers in a locked area and were inaccessible to residents. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.   Findings include:   1. During an environmental tour of the facility, the Compliance Officers observed the following materials stored in an unlocked laundry room; - Kirkland Laundry Detergent - Glidden Gallon of paint - Autozone Brake Fluid     2. In an interview, E2 acknowledged the aforementioned poisonous or toxic materials were not maintained in a locked area and were accessible to residents.”