Altenheim Health & Living Community

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Altenheim Health & Living Community, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Apr 1, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was maintained and the facility was free of rodents affecting 5 of 8 residents reviewed. (Resident D, Resident E, Resident J, Resident K, Resident M) Findings include: During the initial tour, on 4/1/24 from 9:26 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., Housekeeping (HSK) 2 indicated there were issues with mice in several resident rooms. The Maintenance Department Director was notified of the mice. The following was observed during the facility tour: 1. room [ROOM NUMBER] was observed to have one resident who resided in the room. The following was observed: - Resident J had a dresser with multiple drawers near the entry door and approximately 6 feet from the resident's bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jun 7, 2023

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to inventory and document resident belongings upon admission and discharge for 4 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident B, Resident C, Resident D, Resident E) Findings include: 1. On 5/30/23 at 12:30 p.m., Resident B's clinical record was reviewed. Resident B admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE]. An inventory sheet was not completed in Resident B's clinical record. 2. On 6/2/23 at 11:30 a.m., Resident C's clinical record was reviewed. Resident C admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE]. An inventory sheet was not completed in Resident C's clinical record. 3. On 6/2/23 at 11:45 a.m., Resident D's clinical record was reviewed. Resident D admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Jul 14, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the area surrounding the dumpster containers were free of rubbish and all dumpster containers were kept closed when not in use for 1 of 2 observations. Findings include: On 7/6/22 from 10:40 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., during the initial facility tour with the Dietary Manager (DM), observed the dumpster area, located adjacent to and near the kitchen's back door. The following was observed: 1. The compactor (dumpster machine) door was observed to not be closed. Inside the compactor, multiple filled trash bags were visible. No staff were visible in the area at that time. 2. The grease dumpster was located next to the compactor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Jul 14, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of insects in 1 of 2 halls observed for pests. (Hall A) Findings include: During an interview on 7/6/22 at 10:15 a.m., Resident J indicated she had seen ants and gnats in her bathroom. On 7/11/22 at 1:25 p.m., the clinical record of Resident J was reviewed. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, need for assistance with personal care, [CONDITION(S)], and anxiety disorder. A Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 6/1/22, indicated Resident J was cognitively intact. During an observation on 7/6/22 from 11:00 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 30, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staff failed to wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and complete hand hygiene for 4 of 14 residents who resided in a yellow zone reviewed for IC (infection control). (Residents D, E, F, and G) Findings include: On 8/30/21 from 11:45 a.m. to 11:55 p.m., observed a NP (Nurse Practitioner) to enter Resident F's yellow zone room without gowning, gloving, and putting on a face shield prior to entering the room. The NP was observed to not use hand sanitizer or perform hand hygiene after exiting Resident F's room. On 8/30/21 from 12:00 p.m. […]