Arthur B Hodges Center, The

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Arthur B Hodges Center, The, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 23, 2023

  Based on observation, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The facility failed to label and date food items that were open and failed to dispose of expired food items. The facility also failed to serve food under sanitary conditions from the 2nd floor Serving Pantry. These failed practices had the potential to affect all residents at the facility. Facility Census: 18. Findings included: A review of the facility policy titled : Food Product Dating read as follows. All food products will be labeled and dated appropriately. .1. Upon delivery, all foods will be dated/labeled-use first in, first out. 2. Can food and spices may be stored up to one year or manufacture expiration date. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 4, 2025

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner by leaving bags of frozen food open in the freezer. This was a random opportunity for discovery. This had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents residing in the facility. Facility census: 17. Findings include: a) During the initial tour of the kitchen on 06/02/25 at approximately 11:45 AM, one (1) bag of burgers and one (1) bag of carrots open, in the freezer, exposed to the elements. This was confirmed by the Dietary Manager (DM), at the same time, who was present during the tour.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Aug 23, 2023

  Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for four (4) of 11 residents reviewed in the long-term care survey sample. Resident identifiers: #11, #15, #16, #22. Facility census: 18. Findings included: a) Resident #16 Review of Resident #16's nursing progress notes showed a note for 06/30/23 that documented a stage 2 pressure ulcer to the mid-spine had resolved and the resident had developed a deep tissue injury to the right heel. Resident #16's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with Assessment Reference Date (ARD) 07/06/23 documented the resident had a stage 2 pressure ulcer. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Feb 3, 2021

  Based on observation, review of the State Operations Manual Appendix PP, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the hot water temperatures were maintained at safe and comfortable levels. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census: 18. Findings included: a) Water temperature At 12:20 PM on 02/01/21, Employee #54 the Maintenance Technician (MT) obtained the water temperature at the hand sink in the resident's bathroom in Room 210. The water temperature was 123 degrees Fahrenheit (F). MT #54 said he preferred the temperature to be no more than 110 degrees F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Feb 3, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications in the medication room were not expired. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than an isolated number of residents. Facility census: 18. Findings included: a) medication room Observation of the medication room on [DATE] at 10:36 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #43 revealed the following medications located in the refrigerator, narcotic box, emergency kit (E-Kit), and intravenous E-Kit were expired. […]