Bryant Health and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bryant Health and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 5, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Food Temperatures, the facility failed to accurately record food temperatures during meal service. Specifically, staff failed to properly calibrate the thermometer prior to taking temperatures for each food served to residents. The deficient practice resulted in inadequate verification that foods remained within the required temperature range for food safety which affected 67 residents receiving food from the kitchen. Findings include:Review of the facility's undated policy titled Food Temperature, documented, Policy: Foods will be maintained at proper temperature to insure food safety. and .3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Aug 5, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Waste Storage and Disposal, the facility failed to ensure the sanitary handling of garbage and refuse by allowing the door on the garbage dumpster to remain open when not in use. The deficient practice increased the risk of harboring pests and insects that affected all 67 residents.Findings Include:Review of the facility's policy titled Waste Storage and Disposal, dated 06/2016 documented Procedure: .5. Keep containers closed at all times when not in use.Observation on 08/02/2026 at 11:49 AM with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed that the door of dumpster number 2 was opened and was confirmed by the DM. Observation on 08/03/2026 at 8:29 AM revealed that the door on dumpster number 1 was opened. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 16, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Food Handling Procedures, the facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and ice maker. This deficient practice had the potential to place the 66 residents who received an oral diet at risk of foodborne illnesses. Findings Include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Procedures for Food Preparation, revealed the Policy section stated, Each facility should develop Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to ensure foods produced and consumed will be safe. HACCP is a process control system that identifies critical points in the production and service of food items to prevent food safety and sanitation hazards. The Procedures section included, . 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF759Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observations, record review, review of facility policy titled Medication Administration Guidelines, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5%. A total of 34 opportunities were observed with three errors for three of six residents for an error rate of 8.82%. Findings include: 1. Observation of medication administration on 11/17/21 at 9:00 a.m. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) BB obtained medication from the cart for R#43. LPN BB administered [MEDICATION(S)] 500 milligrams (mg), [MEDICATION(S)] 20 gm, [MEDICATION(S)] 20 mg, and [MEDICATION(S)] 10 mg whole and without being crushed, as ordered by the physician. Review of resident's medical record revealed R#43 had a physician order [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and review of facility policy titled Medication Administration Guidelines, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff performed hand hygiene while administering medications to three of six sampled residents observed for medication administration (R#38, R#43, and R#52). Findings include: Observation of medication administration on 11/17/21 starting at 9:30 a.m. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) BB did not sanitize or wash hands before, during, or after administering medications to R#38, R#43, or R#52. After medication was distributed to each resident, LPN BB returned to medication cart each time without performing hand hygiene by either washing hands or utilizing alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Interview with LPN BB on 11/17/21 at 9:45 a.m. […]