Carecore at Gaymont

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Apr 25, 2024

  Based on observations, medical record review, resident interview, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, effective, and individualized nutritional program to ensure nutritional recommendations were addressed timely, nutritional interventions were implemented as recommended, and/or to recognize and address severe resident weight loss. Actual Harm occurred when Resident #122, who was admitted with an unplanned significant weight loss and tested positive for COVID -19 two days after admission, experienced a severe weight loss of 17.6% pounds, within 21 days of admission. Upon admission on 04/03/24, Resident #122 weighed 75 pounds and on 04/25/24 Resident #122 weighed 61.8 pounds. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility's recipes, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared in a way that was flavorful and palatable. This had the potential to affect all 71 residents who received food from the kitchen. Findings include: Observation on 11/15/21 at 1:04 P.M. revealed a test tray had the following items on the tray: cranberry juice, tapioca pudding, citrus grilled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes with gravy. The foods items located on the test tray appeared appetizing in nature. Evaluation on 11/15/21 at 1:04 P.M. of the food items on the test tray revealed the mashed potatoes with gravy and green beans were without flavor and bland. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observations, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to store food and kitchen equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to affect all 71 residents who receive food from the kitchen. Findings include: 1. Observation on 11/15/21 at 8:30 A.M., during initial tour of the kitchen, with Dietary Manager (DM) #261 revealed three bags of cereal (Cornflakes, Cheerios, and Rice Krispies) opened and undated on the bottom shelf in the dry storage area located near the rear of the kitchen adjacent to the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Interview on 11/15/21 at 8:30 A.M. with the DM #261 confirmed three bags of cereal (Cornflakes, Cheerios, and Rice Krispies) were opened and undated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. This affected every resident occupied room. The facility census was 71. Findings include: An environmental tour was conducted on 11/16/21 between 10:33 A.M. and 10:47 A.M. with Maintenance Director #995. The following was observed and verified at the time of observation. · The rooms belonging to Residents #2, #7, #8, #11, #12, #13, #15, #17, #18, #21, #23 #24, #25, #27, #30, #32, #33, #36, #37, #38, #42, #48, #49, #50, #52, #55, #58, #61, #66, #117, #118, #171, #318, and #319 had significant areas of scuffing, food debris and discoloration on the floor of the room. · The room occupied by Resident #60 had noticeable brown water damage on the ceiling. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jul 28, 2026

  Based on observation, medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADLs) were performed timely for residents who required assistance, This affected four (#24, #25, #26, and #53) of four residents reviewed for ADLs. The facility census was 73.Findings include:1. Review of the medical record for Resident #24, revealed an admission date of 01/07/11, with diagnoses included cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery (CVA), generalized muscle weakness, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, unspecified lack of coordination, oral dysphagia, pharyngeal dysphagia, abnormal posture, other reduced mobility, hypocalcemia, pain, personal… […]