Renata's Home for the Elderly.

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that there was a means of exiting the facility that controlled or alerted employees of the egress of a resident from the facility.   Findings include:    1. A review of the Department's documentation revealed the facility was licensed at the directed care level. 2. During an environmental tour of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed that the front door, door to the garage, and sliding back door to the backyard were equipped with an alarm to alert employees of egress. However, the alarms were not turned on at the time of the inspection.  3.    In an interview, E1 acknowledged that the facility provided directed care services and did not contain a way to control or alert employees of the egress of a resident from the facility on all exits. This is a repeat deficiency from the compliance inspection and complaint investigation conducted on May 12, 2023.”

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that food was protected from potential contamination. Findings include: 1. During an inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed an open box on the floor with bags of potatoes.   2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that food was not protected from potential contamination.”

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure a refrigerator used by an assisted living facility to store food or medication contains a thermometer, accurate to plus or minus 3° F, placed at the warmest part of the refrigerator. Findings include: 1 . During an environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officers observed that the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer. 2 . In an interview, E1 acknowledged that a thermometer had not been placed inside the refrigerator.”

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure food was free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and was safe for human consumption. 1. During an environmental inspection of the kitchen, the compliance officer observed moldy cheese in the fridge. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that food was not free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and safe for human consumption.”

“Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the premises were free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury. Findings include: 1. A review of Department documentation revealed the facility was licensed to provide directed care services. 2. While on-site, the Compliance Officers observed ambulatory residents. 3. During an environmental inspection of the backyard, the Compliance Officer observed a hose lying on the walkway that presented a tripping hazard. 4. In an interview, E2 acknowledged this area was not free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury.”