Baldwin Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Baldwin Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure food was stored and prepared in a safe and sanitary manner. This practice had the potential to affect all 30 residents residing in the facility. Dietary [NAME] G did not monitor that dishes were being washed with the minimum requirement of 120 degrees Fahrenheit for proper sanitization of dishes. Findings include:Surveyor reviewed facility policy titled, Dish Machine Temperature, dated revised on 04/2024, stated in part: .-9. If the temperature gauge on the machine malfunctions, staff will need to clean the dishes twice, once via 120 temperature water and dawn dish soap and then run the dishes through the dish machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so the facility is free of rodents with the potential to affect all 30 residents.Surveyor observed mouse droppings in the dry storage room located in the kitchen area.This is evidenced by:Surveyor reviewed facility policy titled, Pest Control, dated revised on 09/30/2024, which stated in part: .-Purpose: To reduce the potential of specific pest problems within the facility.Policy: Maintenance staff will monitor all parts of the building for prevention and elimination of any insects and/or rodents in a safe, efficient manner.Procedure: A specific pest control service plan will always be in place at facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility did not adequately clean light fixtures that were placed above serving areas. The facility did not ensure staff used proper hand hygiene when distributing food. This has the ability to affect all 39 of 39 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility policy entitled, Use of Plastic Gloves, dated 05/05/21 states, 3. REMEMBER GLOVES ARE JUST LIKE HANDS. THEY GET SOILED. ANYTIME YOU TOUCH A CONTAMINATED SURFACE, THE GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED . f. anytime you tough a contaminated surface. g. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not establish an Infection Control Program under which it investigates, controls, and prevents infections in the facility, and a system for recording incidents identified under the facility's Infection Control Program, including corrective action in a timely manner, for both residents and staff. This has the potential to affect all 39 residents in the facility. -The facility did not have a tracking program in place for the early detection of infected and exposed residents (R) and staff for COVID-19 and Norovirus during an outbreak. -Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not perform hand hygiene during water pass that affected all residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 17, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not prepare, distribute and serve food in a manner that prevents foodborne illness to 33 out of 33 residents reviewed. Kitchen staff did not check the temperature of a reheated piece of left-over chicken after cooking in the microwave and served to R10. Dietary Aide touched bun with dirty gloves when serving meals in the Whispering Pines kitchenette. This affected all 17 residents (R) served meals from that area. (R10, R21, R6, R8, R4, R13, R33, R28, R34, R18, R23, R14, R2, R29, R16, R12, R5) The facility did not ensure the foods were served at safe temperatures in accordance with professional standards for food safety. […]