Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure staff implemented safe repositioning techniques during incontinence care for one resident (R107) of two residents reviewed for accidents and supervision resulting in R107 falling from the bed and sustaining a dislocated shoulder. Findings include: On 4/26/26 at 10:53 AM, R107 was interviewed and reported they had experienced a fall a few days prior during bed care. R107 said there was only one staff member present providing care when two staff were required. In addition, R107 said that during the attempt to change the pad underneath them, they were rolled onto their left side, which was their weakened side due to a recent stroke, and subsequently fell out of the bed. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 7, 2025

  This citation pertains to intake 2581458.Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse from staff for one resident (R906) out of five residents reviewed for abuse, this failure resulted in the resident experiencing feelings of distress and emotional harm.Findings Include:Review of a Facility Reported Incident dated July 28,2025 revealed an allegation of a staff to resident verbal abuse incident.Record review of R906's electronic medical record revealed admission into the facility on 7/18/25 with a pertinent diagnosis of trochanteric fracture of left femur (thigh). Further review of revealed resident scored 15 out of 15 (intact cognition) on a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) on 8/4/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain best practices in the food service area resulting in the potential to spread food borne illness to all residents that consume food from the kitchen. Findings Include:On 4/26/2026 at 8:51 AM observed residue on the shelving surface of the food storage racks in walk in cooler. An interview with Dietary Manager (DM) H at this time found the shelves are cleaned. When asked how often, DM H indicated weekly or monthly.On 4/26/2026 at 8:53 AM observed the stand mixer with a plastic cover over it. When asked if the mixer is used, DM H indicated yes. Upon removal of the cover, brown buildup was observed accumulated on the upper portion of the mixer above the mixing bowl. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have an active plan for reducing the risk of legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing (OPPP). This deficient practice has the increased potential to result in waterborne pathogens to exist and spread in the facility's plumbing system and an increased risk of respiratory infection among all residents in the facility. Findings Include:On 04/26/2026 at 8:32 AM observed an inoperable water fountain in the front entrance of the building lobby indicating possible stagnant water. The electric plug was observed unplugged and hanging. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Mar 12, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an adequate supply of emergency food was available. Findings include: On 3/10/25 at 12:00 PM, an observation and interview regarding the facility's emergency food supply was conducted with Dietary Manager (DM) A. A section in the dry food storage room was delineated by a sign that read, EMERGENCY FOOD DO NOT TOUCH!! DM A stated, They (kitchen staff) have been told not to use the emergency food. DM A said emergency food items were obtained from a commercial food supply company and provided a list of emergency foods that should be on hand. […]