Chasehealth Rehab and Residential Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Chasehealth Rehab and Residential Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Jun 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification conducted on 6/13/23 - 6/16/23, the facility did not ensure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 2 of 2 resident units (Units 1 and 2) and for 2 of 2 (Residents #15 and 57) resident wheelchairs reviewed. Specifically, hot water temperatures were outside the acceptable range of 95-120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) on 6/15/23; and Residents #57's and #15's wheelchair armrests were in disrepair. Findings include: The undated facility policy Incident and Accident Reports documented hot water may reach hazardous temperatures in hand sinks, showers, and tubs. Burns related to hot water/liquids may also be due to spills and/or immersion. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Feb 13, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 2/11/2025-2/13/2025, the facility did not ensure residents were provided food and drink that was palatable, flavorful, and at an appetizing temperature for 2 of 2 meals reviewed (the 2/11/2025 1st floor dining room lunch meal and the 2/12/2025 1st floor dining room breakfast meal). Specifically, food was not flavorful and was not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures during the lunch meal on 2/11/2025 and breakfast meal on 2/12/2025. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 13, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 2/11/2025-2/13/2025, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards in the main kitchen. Specifically, the main kitchen had multiple uncleanable surfaces, a leaking sink drain, stored pet beds, and unclean dishware. Findings include: The facility policy, Sanitary Conditions, dated 5/2024, documented food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions to prevent the spread of food borne illness and reduce practices which resulted in food contamination and compromised food safety. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 6/13/23-6/16/23, the facility did not ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional standards for 2 of 2 medication carts (1st and 2nd floor) and 2 of 2 medication rooms (1st and 2nd Floor) observed. Specifically, the 1st and 2nd floor medication carts and the 1st and 2nd medication storages room had expired medications. Findings include: The facility policy Storage, Maintenance, Labeling, Initialing and Dating of Medications dated 5/2019 documented: - Once a medication had been opened, the nurse should write the date it was opened, and initial so that medications would be used in the accepted time frame which was 30 days (except for insulin which… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 7, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure each resident received food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for 3 of 3 meals (breakfast, dinner #1, and dinner #2) reviewed. Specifically, meal temperatures were not maintained at acceptable parameters during the 3 meals. Findings include: The undated facility policy Food Safety Management System Hot and Cold Holding documented cold foods must be held and served at a temperature of 40 F or below and hot foods must be held and served at a temperature of 140 F or higher. During an observation on 5/5/21 at 12:05 PM, the lunch food tray was delivered to the first floor. The food tray was delivered to the resident room at 12:18 PM. […]