Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 20, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen area. Findings Include: Review of facility policy and procedure titled, Food Storage: Cold Foods, revised [DATE] revealed all perishable foods will be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Observation of the kitchen on [DATE], at 9:30 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jun 5, 2026

  Based on clinical record reviews, resident interviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly assess two of twenty-three residents reviewed (Resident 3 and Resident 66). Review of Resident 3's quarterly MDS assessment (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated April 22, 2026, Section H0100 - Bowel and Bladder indicated that the resident had an indwelling foley catheter (a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to continuously drain urine.)No current, discharged , or completed orders for an indwelling foley catheter were observed in Resident 3's physician orders.Review of resident 3's care plan revealed no care plan or interventions for an indwelling foley catheter. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Jun 5, 2026

  Based on review of the facility's policy and clinical records, observations, and interview with staff and residents, it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately monitor and follow a fluid restriction order for four of the four residents reviewed (Residents 1, 7, 37, and 53). Findings: A review of the facility's policy titled Encouraging and Restricting Fluid, undated, revealed, Be accurate when recording fluid intake. The same policy revealed, When a resident has been placed on restricted fluids, remove the water cup from the room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Jun 5, 2026

  Based on observation review of facility's policy and clinical records, and interview with resident and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to follow a respiratory order and provide sanitary measures for handling, cleaning and storage of respiratory equipment for two out of eight residents reviewed (Resident 34, and 37).Findings include: Review of facility policy Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer (a medical device that coverts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation directly into the lungs for the treatment of breathing difficulty. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Apr 18, 2025

  Based on clinical records review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders regarding administration of medications for two of the two residents reviewed (Resident R3 and R33). Findings include: Review of Resident R3's clinal record revealed the following diagnosis, dialysis-induced hypotension (low blood pressure occurring during dialysis treatment) and congestive heart failure (CHF, a chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should). Review of Resident R3's clinical record revealed the following order, Midodrine (used to treat low blood pressure) HCL 5 milligrams (MG), give 2 tablets by mouth two times a day for hypotension hold if blood pressure greater than 120/70. […]