Altercare of Wadsworth

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Altercare of Wadsworth, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interviews and facility policy review, the facility did not ensure food was served at palatable temperatures. This had the potential to affect 64 residents that received meals from the facility. The facility identified one resident (Resident's #9) that received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 65. Findings include: Observation of tray line on 07/23/25 from 4:40 P.M. through 5:34 P.M. revealed food was above 165 degrees Fahrenheit (F) on the tray line. Further observation revealed that the plate warmer was not turned on and the hot bottoms were on but Dietary Aide (DA) #255 did not use them for the entire line. The food truck left the kitchen at 5:23 P.M. and arrived at the unit within a minute. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Apr 25, 2024

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to have the designated infection control preventionist participate in the quality assurance committee and attend meetings as required. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Review of the certificate of completion of the infection preventionist training course revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #596 completed the course on 03/01/23. Review of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee members revealed RN #596 was not listed as a member. Review of the QAPI monthly committee meetings for 12/15/23, 01/11/24, 02/23/24 and 03/22/24, revealed RN #596 had not attended the meetings. Interview on 04/22/24 at 9:12 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 28, 2023

  Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the kitchen was clean and sanitary. This had the potential to affect 72 out of 73 residents in the facility. Resident #69 was identified as being nothing by mouth (NPO). Findings include: A tour of the kitchen on 06/25/23 from 8:06 A.M. through 8:25 A.M. with Dietary Manager (DM) #833 revealed there was ice buildup in the walk-in freezer that had ice forming on the boxes of frozen supplements and a container of Canadian bacon. In the walk-in refrigerator there was cole slaw not labeled or dated. The ceiling was peeling in the dry storage room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 24, 2022

  Based on observations, manufacture instructions, facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean, sanitary manner. This affected all residents in the facility except the two residents (Resident's #36 and #53) who did not receive food from the kitchen. The facility census was 77. Findings included: Review of the medical record for Resident #61 revealed an admitted [DATE]. Diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, cognitive communication deficit, hypertension, and lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #61 had no cognitive impairment. Resident #61 required supervision for activities of daily living (ADL). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Sep 9, 2021

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of gnats in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect all 82 residents currently residing in the facility who consumed food and drink from the kitchen. Findings include: Interviews on 09/08/21 from 12:27 P.M. to 2:08 P.M. with Dietary Aide #561 and Dietary Aide #563 revealed staff often observed gnats on walls and ceilings near and above the 3-compartment sink and dishwashing stations located in the facility kitchen. Staff reported on the morning of 09/08/21 dishes, including cups, were filled with gnats so disposable cups had to be used for the breakfast meal while dishes were rewashed. Observation on 09/08/21 at 1:44 P.M. […]