Aria at Villa Pines

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Aria at Villa Pines, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain a safe and sanitary environment in which food is prepared, stored, and distributed. This has the potential to affect all 33 residents who reside in the facility.Surveyor observed the stove hood to have dust directly above the food preparation area and attached to the light fixtures, the sprinklers, the 5-foot shelving, and a metal box.Surveyor observed the facility's stand mixer to be stored with a plastic covering. When staff removed the plastic covering, Surveyor observed food particles on the undercarriage. Surveyor observed one dented can in circulation.Evidenced by:Example 1Facility policy, titled Cleaning Instructions: Hoods and Filters, includes: . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 22, 2026

  Number of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did no establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infection. This has potential to affect the census of 33 residents. The facility did not add the residents with COVID infection during an outbreak to the January infection Control Rates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 19, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This has the potential to affect all 26 residents. Surveyor observed Cook J use single use alcohol pads multiple times. Cook J did not allow thermometer to air dry before using it in different dishes. Surveyor observed 3 utensils to have pieces missing from them and in circulation. Surveyor observed food to be removed from original container, undated, and not closed properly in freezer. Surveyor observed food in refrigerator past the use by date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Apr 22, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility did not immediately notify and consult with a resident's physician when there was a change in condition. This occurred for 1 of 15 Residents (R16) reviewed for notification of change in condition.R16 had weight gains or losses greater than three pounds in one day and a physician was not notified as ordered.This is evidenced by: The facility's policy, titled Change of Condition Process, effective 3/1/21, states in part: Policy Statement: The purpose of this policy is to promptly implement a system for a resident having a change in condition. A change in condition is defined as an improvement or decline in their physical, mental, or psychosocial status. Procedure: Change of Condition: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Apr 22, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, are reported immediately to the administrator of the facility and to other officials, including the State Survey Agency, in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 3 incidents reviewed, affecting 1 of 2 residents (R34).R34 had a potential allegation of abuse and the facility did not submit a report to the State Agency (SA).Evidenced by:The facility's Abuse Prevention Program, undated, states, in part: This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property or mistreatment. […]