Avante at Leesburg, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Avante at Leesburg, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 4, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: During the initial tour of the facility's kitchen on 8/1/2022 at 7:15 AM, there was a clear plastic container with blue lid containing sugar, with a small plastic bowl lying on top of the sugar; and a clear plastic container with blue lid containing rice, with the lid not closed tightly and a small clear plastic bowl lying on top of the rice. During an interview on 8/1/2022 at 7:18 AM, the Food Services Director confirmed the food storage containers should be tightly closed at all times and should not have any utensils in them being used as scoops. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Feb 3, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored and labeled in accordance with current professional standards in 4 out of 5 medication carts reviewed for medication storage and labeling. Findings: An observation of medication cart #1 was conducted with Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on 1/31/2021 at 9:45 AM. There was one opened [MEDICATION NAME] pen and one opened bottle of [MEDICATION NAME]for Resident #34 with no opened dates and no expiration dates. There were two dorzolamide eye drops for Resident #17 in one clear pharmacy bag; one bottle was opened and there were no opened dates or expiration dates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 3, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings: During an initial tour of the kitchen on 1/31/2021 beginning at 9:30 AM with the Cook/Manager Designee, the following opened and unlabeled/undated items were observed in the reach-in cooler: Approximately 10 slices of watermelon which were turning a very dark shade of red at the edges, curling and drying; A 16-ounce soft drink opened and half empty (no one had any knowledge of the owner); A large bag of whipped topping, half empty; Shredded yellow cheese wrapped in plastic which had large gaping holes in the top (no box); 10 pounds of ham; 5 pounds of turkey; Chopped turkey in a silver condiment… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain food service equipment and food storage areas in a clean and sanitary condition by failing to ensure the kitchen ice machine and 2 of 2 nourishment room refrigerators and freezers were maintained free of debris and contamination. During an observation of the main kitchen on 07/19/2026 at 9:17 AM, the ice machine was observed with a significant amount of black substance and brown colored substance on the dispensing spout where ice falls into the storage bin. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 23, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for residents in 2 of 3 units for 5 residents, Residents #2, #4, #8, #9, and #10, reviewed for homelike environment.Findings includeDuring an observation on 06/22/2026 at 9:31 AM, Resident #8 was sitting up in bed. The drywall on the wall to the left side the bed was in disrepair. There were debris and a small plastic object observed in the air conditioning vent. (Photographic evidence obtained).During an interview on 06/22/2026 at 9:31 AM, Resident #8 stated, The wall is gouged. […]