Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 2, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy and procedure reviews, the facility failed to: 1. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen to prevent cross contamination and the likelihood of foodborne illnesses; 2. Store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety; and 3. Wear an appropriate hair restraint; This had the potential to effect the 83 residents who ate meals prepared from the facility's kitchen. The facility's census was 86. Findings: Review of the facility's policy, Dry Storage Areas and Policy and Procedure, with a last review date of [DATE], revealed the following in part: Policy: Dry storage areas will be kept in a condition which protects stored foods from infestation. Care of the Store Room: 1.c. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Sep 13, 2023

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility-wide assessment: 1. accurately identified the number of direct care nursing personnel needed to provide services; 2. included any ethnic, cultural, or religious factors that may potentially affect the care provided by the facility; and 3. included an evaluation of its resources regarding its vehicles. This deficient practice affected 1 resident (#40) with a potential to affect a census of 81 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings: Review of the facility's policy, Staffing Guidelines Policy and Procedure revealed in part that a staffing guidance tool to be utilized to help maintain staffing according to the state and federal guidelines. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Dec 17, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety as evidence by:1. Storing expired foods;2. Not cleaning small appliances after each use; and3. Not covering food before being transportedThis had the potential to affect 83 residents who ate food prepared in the kitchen.Findings:1.A review of the facility policy titled: Kitchen Food Storage Areas Policy and Procedure with a review date of 02/14/2025, read in part: Care of the Storeroom: 1.The staff will maintain care of the storeroom according to the following directions. C. Foods with expirations dates are used prior to the date on the package. An observation on 12/15/2025 at 09:30 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Oct 2, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the recipe in order to meet the nutritional needs of the residents as evidenced by kitchen staff failing to: 1) Use the appropriate recipe to prepare a pureed food item 2) Ensure the appropriate sized scoops were used to serve pureed and mechanically soft food. This deficient practice had the potential to contribute to an unpleasant dining experience, decreased intake, altered nutritional needs and weight loss for the 8 residents who consumed pureed meals and mechanical soft meals from the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Sep 13, 2023

  Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain dignity for 4 (Resident # 16, 19, 65, and 69) out of 33 sampled residents by failing to provide residents with homelike silverware/metal utensils for all meals. Findings: Review of the facility's policy, Resident Rights and Quality of Life Policy and Procedure revealed, in part, the following: Policy: All residents have the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to people and services inside and outside the facility . A resident has the right: . 22. To be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and care for his/her personal needs. […]