Discovery Rehabilitation and Living

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 3, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, policy review, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to appropriately store, distribute, and label 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, stated, 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 13, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a safe and sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 31 residents residing in the facility who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes, including food-borne illnesses. Findings include: The facility's Food Storage Policy documented: - All food must be labeled and dated immediately after opening or being prepared. All dates must be in a visible location and easily readable. - All foods will be labeled with the name of the product and the use-by date. The day of opening or production counts as the first day. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Aug 24, 2023

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure staff provided meal service according to the facility's posted meal time schedule. This failure resulted in residents in the dining rooms having to wait 30 minutes to an hour before being served, which placed residents at risk for decreased quality of life and potential nutritional issues. Findings include: The facility's Meal times and Frequency policy, dated 2019, documented the facility provided at least three meals a day at regular times. Meals were served in a timely manner to maintain food quality. The facility's Timely Meal Service, dated 2019, documented food was delivered promptly to assure safe, palatable, and high-quality food. These policies were not followed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Sep 13, 2024

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with a safe, clean, and homelike environment. This was true for 1 of 1 shower/tub room observed. This deficient practice created the potential for harm if: a) the holes in the floors caused a resident to fall and b) cross-contamination from spread of microorganisms. Findings include: The facility's Environmental Safety policy, revised August 2024, documented the facility would provide a safe environment, free from physical hazards to protect the health and safety of residents, personnel, and the public. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Sep 13, 2024

  Based in policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was changed and stored as indicated. This was true for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #2) observed for respiratory equipment. This created the potential for respiratory infections due to growth of pathogens (organisms that cause illness) in respiratory treatment equipment. Findings include: 1. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with multiple diagnoses including COPD (a lung disease that causes breathing problems and restricted airflow) and kidney disease. A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 8/30/24, documented Resident #2 received oxygen therapy. […]