Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly, when an unlabeled loose pill and three labeled blister packs (a type of unit-dose packaging with clear plastic bubbles (blisters) holding individual pills) were found on the bottom of a drawer and in the back of the drawers for one out of five sampled medication carts. These failures had the potential for medication error, misuse, or drug diversion.Findings: During an inspection of Medication Cart 5 on 1/6/26 at 12:20 p.m., one unlabeled loose pill and three labeled blister packs were found on the bottom of the drawer and behind the drawers in the back of medication cart 5.During an interview on 1/6/26 at 9:48 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to store cookware pans and utensils in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: Frying pans were stacked wet while stored away; and, Ladles and cake slicer were found wet while stored in the drawer.These failures had potential to cause food-borne illnesses in a highly susceptible population of 97 residents who received food from the kitchen.Findings:During a concurrent initial tour observation and interview on 1/6/26 at 8:45 a.m. […]

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

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food in a sanitary environment when: 1. Ice packs for resident pain relief were stored in a refrigerator for food, 2. A dietary aide did not correctly test the sanitizer bucket, and 3. A cook did not correctly describe the cool down process. This failure could potentially lead to food-borne illness in vulnerable residents. Findings: 1. During an observation and concurrent interview on 9/12/24 at 2:33 p.m. with Dietary Manager, the Station 1 refrigerator for residents' food had a sign taped to the front that indicated For Resident Food Only. The refrigerator contained a six-pack of Ensure labeled with a resident's name and a bottle of Snapple with a resident name on it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 13, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to keep the trash area clean. This failure could potentially result in an infestation of rodents or other vermin. Finding: During an observation and concurrent interview on 9/12/24 at 2:30 p.m., when asked where the kitchen trash was disposed, Dietary Manager went out to the trash area outside the kitchen back door. The trash area had two dumpsters. Dietary Manager stated one dumpster was for garbage and one for recycling. Behind the dumpster for garbage was a large [NAME] that was full of many pieces of garbage such as drink cups, napkins, and plastic bags. When asked about the [NAME] full of garbage, Dietary Manager stated the garbage was coming from the building next door. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Apr 12, 2022

  Based on observation, and interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure dietary staff had appropriate competencies and skill sets to carry out the function of the food and nutritional services when a cook did not follow a recipe for preparing pureed vegetables. This failure had the potential for a population of 71 residents, who received food from the kitchen, to be at risk for receiving meals that did not meet their nutritional needs. Findings: During a kitchen observation and concurrent interview on 4/4/22 at 11:15 a.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) was asked about her responsibilities in the kitchen. […]