Future Care Chesapeake

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Future Care Chesapeake, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Sep 20, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medications were secured and stored safely. This was found to be evident for 5 out of 7 observations for medication storage during the recertification survey. The findings include: Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by moving glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy. Insulin therapy often is an important part of diabetes treatment. It helps keep blood sugar under control and prevents diabetes complications. It works like the hormone insulin that the body usually makes. 1) During a medication observation conducted on 09/05/24 at 8:00 AM, this Surveyor inspected Registered Nurse (RN) #4's medication cart. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 9, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure an effective infection prevention and control program by: 1) failing to ensure that staff utilized personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manner that met minimum standards and minimized risk for infectious spread, and 2) failing to follow infection control guidelines during the laundry process. The noncompliant practices within the facility infection prevention and control program left all residents, staff, and visitors at increased risk for harm during a declared health pandemic and during an active COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF726Feb 4, 2026

  Based on administrative reviews and interviews it was determined the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff members complete skills-based competency training annually. This was evident for 1 of 4 GNAs personnel files reviewed (GNA #15) and 1 out of 1 RN (RN #13) during the investigation phase of a recertification survey. The findings include:On 02/04/2026 at 10:00 AM the surveyor initiated the employee record review of nursing personnel which revealed: GNA #15 was hired on 01/28/2014. Additionally, the employee's personnel file did provide evidence of annual clinical skills competency training documentation between 2015 and 2024.RN #13 did not have annual clinical skills training documentation present in the employee file for years 2023 and 2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF730Feb 4, 2026

  Based on review of Geriatric Nursing Assistants' (GNAs)personnel files and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that annual performance evaluations were completed at least every twelve months. This was evident for 2 (GNA #15, GNA #9) out of 4 GNA personnel files reviewed during a recertification survey.The findings include: The annual performance evaluation identifies what clinical competency skills the geriatric employee should improve or maintain based on the annual 12-hour competency skills training required for geriatric nursing assistants.A review of the personnel files of four GNA employees was conducted between 10:00 AM and 12 noon on 02/04/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Feb 4, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the food service area in a sanitary manner and failed to properly store and label food items. This deficient practice was evident for the kitchen area observed during the recertification survey.The findings include: 1. On 01/29/26 at 7:28 AM, during observation of the main kitchen, the following sanitary concerns were identified:A box containing cans of ginger ale and tomato juice was stored directly on the floor in close proximity to the hand sink floor drain.A spice rack contained an open container of dill weed, approximately two-thirds full, which was undated.Debris was observed in the floor drain located beneath the dishwasher.A pair of used plastic foodservice gloves was observed… […]