Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Aug 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure adequate staffing for meal service for 1 of 1 facility kitchen. This placed residents at risk for nutritional complications and adverse effects related to diabetic management. Findings include: A 1/30/25 Meal Time, Ticket Separation, and Dining Room memo directed CNAs and Dietary staff to communicate promptly when food or nursing staff assigned to assist with meals were delayed. The scheduled lunch start time was 11:30 AM.On 8/4/25 at 12:03 PM, Staff 8 (LPN) stated lunch was scheduled to be served at 11:30 AM in the main dining room and at 12:00 PM in other dining areas.On 8/4/25 at 12:38 PM the meal cart arrived at the North Hall Dining Room (dining room where residents received meal… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 8, 2025

  Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen environment and ensure adequate plumbing for the ice machine for 1 of 1 facility kitchen. This placed residents at risk for cross-contamination and food borne illnesses. Findings include:On 8/7/25 at 9:55 AM the following areas were observed in the kitchen:-A white painted cabinet door under the sink in the food preparation area had exposed wood and black marks around the door edge. When the cabinet door was rubbed, paint was easily removed. -The baseboard under a counter was detached from the cabinet. Black debris between the baseboard and the cabinet was visible and not accessible for cleaning. -The ice machine was directly plumbed from the outside with no one inch air gap. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF847Aug 8, 2025

  Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were fully informed and understood the binding arbitration agreement for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for binding arbitration agreements. This placed residents at risk of being uninformed of their legal rights. Findings include:The facility's undated Patient and Facility Arbitration Agreement stated, the parties understand and agree that by entering this arbitration agreement they are giving up and waiving their constitutional right to have any claim decided in a court of law before a judge and jury. On 8/4/25 at 10:19 AM, Staff 16 (DNS) stated all residents had signed the Patient and Facility Arbitration Agreement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 4, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure hair and beard restraints were worn during meal preparation for 1 of 1 sampled kitchen reviewed for sanitary food practices. This placed residents at risk for contaminated food. Findings include: A review of the facility's policy Food Handling, revised 1/2018, revealed food and nutrition services staff were expected to wear hair restraints and beard nets. On 4/3/24 at 11:17 AM Staff 13 (Dietary Manager), Staff 14 (Cook) and Staff 15 (Cook) were observed preparing food in the kitchen without hair and beard restraints. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF887Apr 4, 2024

  Based on interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure a system was in place to offer COVID-19 vaccines to staff for 1 of 1 staff (#3 [CNA]) reviewed for immunizations. This placed staff and residents at risk for infections. Findings include: On 4/3/24 At 9:09 AM a request was made to Staff 6 (Resident Care Manager) to provide documentation Staff 3 was offered a COVID-19 vaccine, including education related to the vaccine. Staff 6 stated in 8/2023 she stopped offering staff the COVID-19 vaccine.