Brantwood Nh & Retirement Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brantwood Nh & Retirement Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Dec 18, 2024

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to keep food preparation areas and food service equipment clean, free from debris, grease buildup, and/or dried spills during two observations. The facility failed to clean the floor and ceiling vents located over the food preparation and food service areas. This practice had the potential to affect food served to residents. The findings included: During the initial kitchen tour on 12/15/24 from 9:30 AM to11:50 AM, the following observations were made with the dietary aides: a. The 6-compartment steam table had floating food particles in standing water; the lids of the steam table had large volumes of dried food and greasy build up around edges. The pans were heavily encrusted with brown matter and burnt food items. b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF561Oct 5, 2021

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, family interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide showers for residents who needed assistance for 5 of 8 sampled residents with a preference for showers (Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7 and Resident #8). The findings included: 1.Resident # 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated , 9/1/21, indicated Resident # ' 3 ' s cognition was impaired and required total assistance with activities of daily living. Review of the care plan dated 9/1/21 identified the problem as Resident #3 had activities of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to lupus, [CONDITION(S)], and muscle weakness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Oct 5, 2021

  Based on observations, family, staff and resident interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide feeding assistance (Resident #1) and assistance with personal hygiene (Resident #7, Resident #8) for 3 of 5 residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Findings included: 1. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . His quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had impaired cognition and was totally dependent on staff for eating. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Oct 5, 2021

  Based on observations, family, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing activity program which met the individual interests and needs for 7 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7 and Resident #8). The findings included: Resident Council minutes dated 08/19/21 revealed there was not enough staff to assist residents to get up for activities. Hallway activities would be conducted as of 08/25/21. Observations while onsite from 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM on 09/29/21 and 8:00 AM- 7:30 PM on 09/30/21 revealed no residents participating in or offered listed scheduled daily activities. No hallway activities were observed during these times while onsite. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Oct 5, 2021

  Based on observations, family, staff and resident interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff for 7 of 8 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7 and Resident #8) sampled residents: 1) Provide sufficient staff to offer and assist with activities (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7, Resident #8) 2) Provide assistance with activities of daily living to include feeding assistance (Resident #1) and assistance with personal hygiene (Resident #7, Resident #8) 3) Provide showers (Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7, Resident #8) for residents with preferences for showers. This tag is cross referenced with F679, F677 and F561. […]