Country Crest Post-Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Country Crest Post-Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Feb 17, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment which promoted the prevention of the spread of infection for 11 of 12 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) when: 1. Resident 3 and Resident 4 had Clostridium difficile infections (C-Diff, a highly contagious bacteria in their intestines that causes severe diarrhea, inflammation of the colon, abdominal discomfort, lack of appetite, weight loss, isolation, extended hospital stays, and death); and a. Housekeeping Staff (HSK) had not disinfected Resident 3 and Resident 4's rooms which were contaminated with C-diff, with a disinfectant that was approved to kill C-diff. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 15, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain food safety requirements regarding the preservation of a sanitary kitchen environment in addition to appropriate storage and labeling of foods when the main kitchen was observed to have a build up of grime and webbing on pipes under counters, mineral and corrosive (something that causes gradual harm due to a chemical reaction) buildup on pipes and draining apparatuses, dirt buildup on flooring and air gap drains, grease and grime on the hood over the stove, breadcrumb buildup in the toaster, dirt buildup on the filters and plastic of a portable cooler unit, a large unlabeled brisket thawing in the refrigeration unit, expired Yoplait yogurt in the refrigeration unit, a container of red gelatin dessert… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 26, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary preparation and service of meals. Specifically, the facility failed to practice proper hand hygiene and glove use during food preparation, and the facility failed to hold foods at safe temperatures during meal service. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meals from the facility's kitchen. Findings included: 1. During an observation on 09/24/2024 at 11:23 AM, the temperature of pizza's being served to residents was at 136 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The temperature of the pizza's was measured again at 12:17 PM, and was at 122 degrees F. It was also observed that there were three stacked pizza pans underneath the pizza, separating it from the heat source. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 26, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, facility policy review, and review of the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2022 Food Code, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 dumpster was closed to prevent the potential for vermin and pest attraction. This had the potential to affect all 56 residents that resided in the facility. Findings included: The U.S. FDA 2022 Food Code, dated 01/18/2023, revealed Chapter 5. Water, Plumbing, and Waste, section 5-5 Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables, included, 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles. (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 26, 2023

  Based on interview, record review and observation, this regulation was not met when two vinegar bottles, one molasses bottle, and a 20 gallon jug of unlabled cooking oil, and five bags of bread and rolls were observed not to have expiration, open dates, or use-by dates. This resulted in the potential for foodborne illness and lack of palatability of the affected food, for all residents. Findings: Review of the the facility's record titled Policy and Procedure, Food Service Management, Nutricopia, Inc, dated 2018, indicated as follows: Store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety; and, All open food items will have an open date and use-by date per manufacturer's guidelines. […]