Finnish-American Village

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Finnish-American Village, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 6, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, sanitary conditions, and the prevention of foodborne illnesses. This had the potential to affect 41of 41 residents (the resident census), who all eat orally. The findings included: During the initial tour of the Main Kitchen on [DATE] at 9:30 AM, accompanied by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the Registered Dietitian (RD), the following was observed: 1. Expired paprika and curry powder were on the shelves near the entrance to the main kitchen. The paprika was dated best by [DATE]. The curry powder was dated best by [DATE]. The CDM agreed with the findings. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 14, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 3 (West Wing, South Wing, and East Wing) 3 residential wings. The findings included: During the Environmental Tour conducted on 7/13/22 at 10:15 AM, accompanied by the Director of Maintenance and Director of Housekeeping, the following were noted; East Wing: Room E-2 - Sink vanity exterior damaged and in disrepair. Room E-3 - Peeling paint in area ceiling area in bathroom, and bathroom ceiling vent was dust laden. Room E-4 - Room ceiling tiles (4) require replacement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 14, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety that include, maintenance of refrigeration units, and maintenance of air-conditioning vents. The findings included: During the kitchen/food service observation tour conducted on 7/11/22 at 9:10 AM, accompanied with the Dietary Manager (DM), the following were noted: (a) Observation of walk-in refrigerator #1 noted that the majority of the floor area (6 X 4') was heavily pitted and had a large area of rust. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF919Jul 14, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that the call light systems were working properly throughout the facility for 13 out of 43 residents (Resident #16, 243, 2, 24, 31, 37, 5, 41, 40, 35, 38, 42, 27). The findings included: Review of the facility policy titled Call Lights, undated, revealed the following, Staff will report problems with a call light or the call system immediately to the supervisor and/or Maintenance Director and will provide immediate or alternative solutions until the problem can be remedied . The Maintenance Department will conduct monthly audits of all call lights to ensure functionality. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 4, 2021

  Based upon observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a clean, and home-like environment for the residents. The findings Included: On 06/02/21 at 11:00 AM, a facility environmental tour was conducted with the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Housekeeping. The following concerns were noted during the tour: 1) Laundry Room: Outside of the laundry room there were two blue bins used for dirty laundry. In the bottom of one bin there were discarded gloves mixed in with the dirty laundry. There was standing water without drainage under the clothesline just beyond, the dirty laundry entrance. This standing water had the potential to attract insects, especially mosquitoes, that breed in standing water. […]