Camelot Brookside

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure coffee was served at a safe temperature to prevent scalds/burns for 1 (#79) resident. 112 residents consumed meals and beverages prepared by the facility's kitchen.Findings:Review of the American Burn Association Scald Injury Prevention Educator's Guide revealed in part: The severity of a scald injury depends on the temperature to which the skin is exposed and how long it is exposed. Older adults, identified as a high risk group, have thinner skin so hot liquids cause deeper burns with even brief exposure. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 26, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development of communicable diseases and infection by failing to ensure: 1. staff removed soiled gloves and performed hand hygiene before exiting a resident's room; and 2. staff did not use soiled gloves to open the door of Room A Findings: Review of the facility's policy entitled, Isolation - Categories of Transmission-Based Precautions, revised on 03/20/2025, revealed, in part, gloves were to be removed and hand hygiene performed before leaving a resident's room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Oct 29, 2024

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 3 (#1, #2, #3) out of 3 (#1, #2, #3) sampled residents. The deficient practice had the potential to affect a total census of 108. Findings: Resident #1 On 10/28/2024 at 11:30 a.m., an observation of Resident #1's bathroom revealed a urinal hanging on the back of the safety bar of the toilet. The urinal was labeled with Resident #1's initials, did not have a lid, and was not stored in a bag. On 10/28/2024 at 12:46 p.m., a second observation of Resident #1's bathroom revealed the same urinal in the same place it was last seen. On 10/29/2024 at 1:55 p.m., an observation of Resident #1's bathroom and urinal was conducted with S6LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Feb 7, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pureed menus and recipes were followed. This failure had the potential to contribute to an unpleasant dining experience, decreased intake, altered nutritional needs and weight loss. Findings: Review of the facility's diet manual revealed . Guidelines for Preparing Pureed Food with basic instructions that read: 1. Measure number of servings. 2. Drain well. Reserve liquid for use after blending, if needed . 5. Add 1/3 of measured liquid, no more than 1/2 to 1 oz (ounce) per serving is recommended . 8. Measure final product. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 7, 2024

  Based on observations, record review or review of policy and procedure and interviews, the facility failed to store, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to follow appropriate food handling practices as evidenced by: 1. Failing to ensure foods stored in the freezer were labeled and dated and 2. Failing to ensure staff present in the kitchen wore hairnets at all times and covered facial hair. The total census was 113 residents. Findings: A review of the facility's policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revealed in part: 1. Food Services, or other designated staff, will maintain clean food storage areas at all times . 7. […]