Bel Air Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 7, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods and chemicals were stored separately in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect all 38 residents receiving food from the facility kitchen. The facility census was 38. Findings include: On 07/06/22 at 4:22 P.M., observation of the kitchen revealed two carts with ready to eat foods and beverages were stored in the same area as chemical products. At the time of observation, interview with Dietary Manager #570 confirmed the snack carts were stored alongside chemical products. On 07/07/22 at 8:23 A.M., observation of the kitchen revealed one cart with ready to eat foods and beverages was stored in the same area as chemical products. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 7, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all staff wore appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during a COVID-19 outbreak. This had the potential to affect all 38 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility COVID-19 testing logs revealed a dietary staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on 06/27/22 and the facility went into outbreak status at that time. On 07/06/22 at 4:13 P.M., observation of the kitchen revealed Dietary Aid #519, Cook #543, Dietary Aid #554, and Dietary Manager #570 were not wearing face masks while working in the kitchen. On 07/06/22 at 4:58 P.M., interview with Dietary Manager #570 verified face masks were not worn by dietary staff. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF567Mar 13, 2025

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident funds in excess of $100 were maintained in an interest-bearing account. This affected eight residents (#1, #15, #19, #21, #22, #23, #29, and #33) of ten residents reviewed for personal funds. The facility identified ten residents with personal funds managed by the facility. The facility census was 32. Findings include: a. Review of Resident #1's personal fund account statements for January 2025 and Feburary 2025 revealed a balance of $1,193.96 and no evidence any interest had been earned. b. Review of Resident #15's personal fund account statements for January 2025 and Feburary 2025 revealed a balance of $126.00 and no evidence any interest had been earned. c. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 13, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility correspondence, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain the upper level shower in proper working order which resulted in Residents #5 and #6 not being able to receive showers per their preferences and had the potential to affect all 13 residents (#1, #5, #6, #8, #11, #13, #18, #20, #21, #24, #27, #35, and #140) residing on the upper level. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain comfortable temperatures in the bathrooms of Residents #2 and #14. The facility census was 32. Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Mar 13, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the activity participation logs, the facility failed to provide activities on all days, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs and preferences of residents. This affected five residents (#2, #5, #6, #30, and #36) of six residents reviewed for activities. The facility census was 32. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #2 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, chronic pain syndrome, major depressive disorder, and hypertension. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including age-related osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis. 3. […]