Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 9, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain proper food storage in the kitchen to prevent potential contamination and spoilage. This had the potential to affect all residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified three residents (Resident #9, Resident #6, and Resident #5) as NPO (Nothing by mouth), who were not affected. The facility census was 42.Findings include: On 09/02/2025 at 8:50 A.M., an observation of the kitchen revealed a 16-ounce (oz) box of Barley which was opened and uncovered in the dry pantry. This was verified at that time by DM #165. On 09/02/2025 at 8:52 A.M., an observation of the kitchen revealed a dented 50 oz can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup on the dry pantry shelf. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 26, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to maintain an adequate infection control program to ensure all housekeeping staff were knowledgeable regarding disinfectant products to use to prevent the spread of infection. This had the potential to affect all 38 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 08/25/21 at 1:27 P.M. Housekeeper #107 was observed providing housekeeping services. An interview Housekeeper #107 at the time of the observation revealed Clean by Peroxy was the disinfectant the facility used. Housekeeper #107 revealed she had no idea if Clean by Peroxy required a certain contact time to be effective in disinfecting surfaces. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to maintain the unit refrigerator in a sanitary manner that followed acceptable standards of food safety. This had the potential to affect 37 residents receiving meals from the kitchen as Resident #14 and Resident #35 were ordered nothing-by-mouth (NPO). Facility census was 39 residents.Findings include:Observation on 02/20/26 at 10:15 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #130 revealed a refrigerator on the unit used for resident food which contained an undated opened bottle of Amish orange juice, an undated and unlabeled tub of tuna salad and an undated and unlabeled tub of egg salad in addition to a black Styrofoam container with the date 02/11/26 and Resident #17's last name on it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Sep 9, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, interview, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guideline for Isolation Precautions, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to timely implement orders for contact isolation for Resident #9 and ensure staff donned adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering isolation rooms. This affected one resident (#9) of five reviewed for infection control. In addition, the facility failed to ensure staff performed appropriate hand hygiene during medication administration. This affected four residents (#7, #16, #21 and #27) of 10 observed for medication administration. The facility census was 42.Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 26, 2021

  Based on observation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure all food items were held at a safe holding temperature and at point of service to prevent potential food borne illness. This had the potential to affect 30 residents who received meals from the kitchen and excluded Resident #26, #13 and #19 who received nothing by mouth (NPO) and Resident #15, #8, #34, #10 and #36 who received an alternative meal item during the 08/25/21 evening meal. The facility census was 38. Findings include: On 08/25/21 at 4:46 P.M. observation of tray line service for the evening meal with Dietary Supervisor #132 was completed. At 5:25 P.M. the temperature of the food items were obtained which included potato salad that was 55 degrees Fahrenheit (F). […]