Barnes Healthcare

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Barnes Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Dec 28, 2023

  44852 46723 47912 Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the vent-a-hood in the kitchen was kept free of a buildup of grease, grime and debris which could result in improper functioning and/or fire resulting in serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. This failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or could have caused serious harm, injury, or death to all 51 residents who resided in the facility. The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 12/06/23 at 05:02 PM. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF812Dec 28, 2023

  44852 Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean condition to minimize the risk of food borne illness; food products were used or removed prior to their expiration dates/viability; hands were washed between clean and dirty tasks and prior to applying gloves; dishes and utensils were cleaned prior to being used for residents during meal service; and food was stored in a manner that was free of exposure/contamination due to the presence of insects or rodents. This failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or could have caused serious harm, injury, or death to all 51 residents who resided in the facility. The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on [DATE] at 05:02 PM. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF908Dec 28, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure essential equipment in the kitchen was maintained in safe, operational order to ensure food was kept at a safe temperature to minimize the risk of food borne illness. This failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy which caused or could have caused serious harm, injury, or death to all 51 residents who resided in the facility due to the potential risk for food borne illness The Administrator was notified on 12/6/23 at 5:02 PM. The findings are: On 12/5/23 at 2:51 PM, in the first two door freezer there was a thick layer of ice observed in the bottom underneath multiple boxes of food items. The ice was covered in a variety of debris including food stuff. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 9, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator, freezer and storage area were covered and sealed; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items; expired food items were promptly removed /discarded by the expiration or use by dates; walls and door frames were clean, free of debris, and stains to provide a sanitary area for food preparation and prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; 2 of 2 ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages; kitchen appliances (deep fryer and the shelf below the deep fryer) were cleaned and free of stains and spills; hot foods were maintained at or… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jan 9, 2025

  50505 Based on record review, interviews, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility failed to complete an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 7 (Residents #5, # 25, #16, #27, #41, #14, #22) of 11 sample mix residents. The findings are: Review of Resident #5's Admission Record noted the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) (slow and progressive disorder of the blood vessels), cerebral infarction(stroke) and presence of cardiac pacemaker. […]