Countryside Care & Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Countryside Care & Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF880Feb 5, 2021

  Based on observation, policy review, review of resident and staff COVID-19 testing logs, review of manufacturers' instructions, and resident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure infection control prevention practices were consistently and appropriately implemented to provide a safe and sanitary environment when: * Glucometers (devices used to check residents' blood sugar level) were not effectively cleaned and disinfected between residents and were not handled and transported appropriately. This placed 3 of 3 diabetic residents (#6, #12, and #13) in the facility, and any resident who received blood glucose testing in the facility, at risk of infection due to cross contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, policy review, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to ensure staff wore beard nets in the kitchen and appropriately stored, distributed, and labeled foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination and use of spoiled foods, and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses. Findings include:The Idaho Food Code, revised February 2021, documented, 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, Department of Health and Welfare - Idaho Administrative rules, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code review, the facility failed to ensure garbage cans were properly closed with lids to minimize attracting pests and rodents into the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents and staff in the facility. This placed residents and staff at risk of potential food contamination from bugs and rodents that may enter the kitchen due to the open garbage containers. Findings include:Department of Health and Welfare - Idaho Administrative Rules 16.03.02. Environmental Sanitation 108. Garbage and Refuse 03a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 19, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to properly sanitize the thermometer used to take temperatures of the food. These failures had the potential to increase the risk of foodborne illnesses and infection for all residents receiving food from the facility kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Taking Accurate Temperatures, indicated that the probe should be cleaned, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried before taking temperatures and immediately cleaned and re-sanitized after taking the temperature of each food. During an observation of the tray line on 09/18/24 at 11:30 AM, Cook1 was observed to take the thermometer out of her pocket and take the temperature of the food without sanitizing the thermometer before use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF578Sep 10, 2025

  Based on record review, State Operations Manual Appendix PP-Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents and their representatives received assistance to exercise their right to formulate an Advance Directive. This was true for 1 of 12 Residents (Resident #3) whose records were reviewed for Advance Directive. This deficient practice created the potential for harm or adverse outcomes if residents' wishes were not followed or documented regarding their advance care planning. Findings include:According to Appendix PP: DEFINITIONS S483.10(c)(6), (c)(8), (g)(12) Physician Orders for Life -Sustaining Treatment (POLST).a POLST form is not an advance directive. […]