Aspire Senior Living Malden

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Aspire Senior Living Malden, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 28, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. This has the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 29. Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Food in Refrigeration, showed: - Ensure food needing refrigeration is properly stored to prevent food-borne illness; - Fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheeses, and other perishable items will be stored in refrigeration of at 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or below; - Store raw meats on the bottom shelves to prevent contamination of other perishable items; - Food being returned to storage after cooking or preparation must be covered; - All containers must be labeled with the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Apr 28, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dumpster was maintained to keep pests out and/or to keep the garbage contained in the dumpster. This failure had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 29. Review of the facility's policy titled, Trash Pickup and Recycling, undated, showed: - Provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment; - Trash will be collected from each resident room daily. Review of the facility's policy titled, Housekeeping, undated, showed: - Garbage and trash are to be stored in designated areas; - Trash bags are to be secured tightly when removed from trash container to prevent spills or contamination; - Gloves should be worn when removing and handling trash; - Receptacles are to be kept clean and covered with no trash… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF888May 10, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 100% of staff received at least one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 (a highly contagious virus that causes serious illness or death) vaccine, or all doses of a multiple vaccine series, or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or identified as having a temporary delay recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The facility had 37% of staff completely vaccinated or exempted. The facility also failed to ensure their Employee Vaccination policy included the procedure the facility will follow to ensure the tracking and documentation of each staff member's vaccination status, and failed to maintain a tracking system of their employees to identify which staff to be vaccinated, exempted or exemption pending. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF688Jan 8, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide restorative nursing services for three residents (Resident #6, #10, and #21) out of five sampled residents. The facility census was 25. 1. Record review of Resident #6's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument, completed by facility staff, dated 12/18/20, showed: - Extensive assist of two staff members for bed mobility; - Total dependence of two staff members for transfers; - Locomotion on and off unit, supervision with set up; - Extensive assistance of two staff members for dressing; - Total dependence of two staff members for toileting; - Limited assistance of one staff member for personal hygiene; - Total dependence of one staff member for bathing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 8, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) that identified a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for the residents, staff, volunteers, and other individuals providing services. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the residents in the facility. The facility also failed to maintain infection control practices to provide a safe environment to prevent the development and transmission of infection for residents accessed with the multiple use blood glucometer (a device used to measure blood sugar). […]