Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Vernon

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Vernon, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 3, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen. Dietary Aide F did not properly wear a surgical mask to cover both his mouth and nose while operating the dish machine. Appliance surfaces were soiled with food and grease. Floors were soiled with food, grease and dried beverages throughout the kitchen. Raw regular shell eggs were used and were stored on a wire rack shelf above condiments and beverages in the refrigerator. Storage container lids were soiled with food and grease in the nonperishable food storage area. Open food packages were not sealed and dated in the nonperishable food storage area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Aug 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services (including procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all drugs) to meet the needs for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #61) reviewed for pharmaceutical services. 1. LVN-B facility failed to administer medications to Resident #61 according to physician's orders.2. LVN-B left Resident #61's medication with her in a pill cup to take later. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, for the facility's only kitchen residents as evidence by: The facility failed to ensure:A. The temperature of the walk-in freezer was below 0 degrees Fahrenheit; B. The [NAME] counter drawers and cabinets in the dining room were clean and not soiled;C. The refrigerator in the Activity Room was clean and not soiled, opened food items were placed in sealed containers and were labeled with a use by date. These failures could place residents at risk for foodborne illness, compromised nutritional health status, and being served food items that may not be fresh, taste stale, or be contaminated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Jun 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community, for 2 of 32 residents (Residents #19 and #105) reviewed for activity programming, as evidenced by: 1. Resident #19 did not have an in-room activity plan developed and implemented to meet her individual interests, abilities, and needs. 2. Resident #105 did not have an in-room activity plan developed and implemented to meet his individual interests, abilities, and needs. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jun 6, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain medical records that were complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices for 8 of 32 residents (Residents #57, #8, #43, #68, #82, #100, #105, and #261) whose records were reviewed for accurate and complete documentation. 1. The facility failed to ensure physician orders were written for Resident #57 for dialysis. 2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #8's Out of Hospital - Do Not Resuscitate Order form included a date for the physician's signature and included the physician's license number. 3. The facility failed to ensure Resident #43's Out of Hospital - Do Not Resuscitate Order form included the physician's printed name. 4. […]