Bridgeview Estates

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jul 9, 2025

  Based on observation, 2022 FDA Food Code, resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident meals were palatable and maintained their correct temperature. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who dined in the facility. This failed practice had the potential to negatively affect residents' nutritional status and psychosocial well-being. Findings include: The 2022 FDA Food Code states hot food will be maintained at 135 degrees F (Fahrenheit) or above and cold food will be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. The following comments were obtained during resident interviews. On 7/6/25 at 2:45 PM, Resident #46 stated meals are cold, with over or undercooked vegs that are often tasteless and mushy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 9, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to appropriately store, distribute, and label foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination and use of spoiled foods, and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses. Findings include: The Idaho Food Code, revised February 2021, stated, 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 29, 2022

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure measures were in place to prevent possible cross-contamination from dirty to clean areas in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect the 41 residents residing in the facility who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes, including food-borne illnesses. Findings include: The facility's Food and Nutrition policy, Prevention of Cross-Contamination, revised 12/17/21, documented all Food and Nutrition Services associates were trained in infection control techniques to prevent the contamination of food and the spread of infection to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Apr 29, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents had comprehensive, resident-centered care plans which included individualized, resident-centered interventions and goals. This was true for 3 of 24 residents (#7, #21, and #25) whose care plans were reviewed. This failure placed residents at risk for negative outcomes if services were not provided, or provided incorrectly, due to lack of information in their care plans. Findings include: The facility's care plan policy, revised 5/10/21, stated the facility developed a comprehensive person-centered care plan, consistent with residents' rights. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554Jul 9, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were initially assessed to determine if they were safe to self-administer medications for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #10). This failure created the potential for adverse effects if residents self-administered medications inappropriately. Findings include:Resident #10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with multiple diagnoses including emphysema and anxiety. On 7/6/25 at 1:51 PM, observed in Resident #10's room [ROOM NUMBER] tubes of Cortisone-10 cream on her overbed table. Resident #10 stated she self-administers the medication when she needs it. […]