Gassville Therapy and Living

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 25, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that hands were washed between clean and dirty tasks to minimize the risk of cross contamination and foods were dated when received or opened to assure first in first out usage to prevent potential for food borne illness. The failed practices had the potential to affect 42 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 43) as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 1/25/24 at 2:16 pm. The findings are: On 1/25/24 at 11:18 am, the following items were observed in the dry storage area without a received on date: 1. 2 bags of 32 ounces toasted oats cereal bags. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 21, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage area were covered, sealed, and dated when received and opened; expired or spoiled food items were discarded promptly, and the facility kitchen was deep cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the potential of food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practice had the potential to affect 46 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 46), as documented on the diet list provided by the Administrator on [DATE] at 8:00 AM. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 18, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the ice machine, walls, floors, utensil drawers and cabinets were maintained in clean condition to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The findings are: 1. On 2/14/22 at 11:41 AM, the following observations were made in the kitchen: a. There was a yellowish slimy substance on the internal shield of an ice bin located in the main dining room near the service window of the kitchen. When the Dietary Consultant was asked what she saw on the shield, she stated, I see that debris. I'm not sure what it is. We are going to clean it before meal service. b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF557Nov 19, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure dignity while resident (#3) removed dental appliances (dentures), leaving them on the bedside table in between dining, with white cake-like reside adhered to dentures without an assessable denture cup or oral care. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents who are dependent on dental appliances while maintaining dignity, self-esteem, and self-worth and maintaining proper cleaning between meals and at night. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Nov 19, 2024

  Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to promote a healthy, comfortable environment by allowing residents to dispose of their waste appropriately, preventing contamination of their environment, in five (Rooms 106, 401, 402, 403, and 411) resident rooms. The findings are: 1. On 11/18/2024 at 11:45 AM, as environmental rounds were made in the facility, the following were observed: a. Upon entering room [ROOM NUMBER], toward the right of the room, past the bathroom, the wall trim and door trim before entering the bathroom, had discolored darkish black gouges, deep scratches, and cuts in the sheetrock and wood. b. […]