Happy Siesta Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Happy Siesta Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jul 13, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents at risk for elopement were unable to exit the facility unattended for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for elopement (Resident #1). The facility failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy to the health, safety, and security of the residents. The facility reported a total census of 52 residents. The facility State Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of June 27th, 2023 on July 11, 2023. The Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on July 11, 2023 through the following actions: 1. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 17, 2024

  Based on clinical record reviews, staff interviews, hospital record reviews, facility investigation and policy review the facility failed to provide adequate nursing supervision for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1) for falls. Resident #1 had a fall while riding in the facility passenger van, resulting in his wheelchair tipping over backwards, hitting his head and sustaining three lacerations to the back of his head. The fall required a transfer to the emergency room three weeks later which resulted in admission to the hospital for a C2 cervical fracture that required surgical intervention and placement of a halo brace (an orthotic support that helps immobilize and protect bones in the neck following an injury). The facility reported a census of 54 residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jul 23, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide a well balanced diet that meets nutritional and special dietary needs by use of incorrect serving size portions for meals. The facility reported a census of 54 residents.Findings include:Observation on 7/22/26 at 9:30 AM Staff A cook placed 6 servings of blueberry crisp into a blender and added milk for the puree process. Staff A then added thickener to the puree mixture. Staff A was then observed to pour the pureed blueberry crisp into single serving bowls without measuring the amount that was pureed. Observation on 7/22/26 at 10:04 AM Staff A prepared 6 servings of Rueben casserole into the blender for the puree process. Staff A then added 2 cups of milk. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 12, 2025

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food with professional standards for food service safety. The facility had a census of 50 residents. Findings include: During observation in the kitchen: a. On 6/11/25 at 9:45 a.m. Staff F, [NAME] wore gloves, handled utensils, obtained milk from the refrigerator, put her gloved hand in the bread bag, placed 4 slices of meat in the Robot coupe, and the 4 slices of bread tearing the bread with the gloved hands. b. At 10:30 a.m. Staff F started plating food for the special care unit. During the meal service Staff F wore gloves. She plated the hot food and the Dietary Manager (DM) who also wore gloves, picked up buttered bread and folded it with both hands and placed it on the plate. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 24, 2022

  Based on observations, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean kitchen with white particles in drawers and black substance adhered to the range vent, ensure hygienic practices were followed in the kitchen to include wearing hairnets, hand hygiene, correct use of face masks, covering exposed kitchen utensils and storing scoops inside food containers. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings include: Observations on 3/21/22 at 11:06 AM include the following: a. White particles in 5 of the drawers along counter below the 3 pane window, on the shelf above the range, and on the snack cart. b. Range vent hoods with black adhered substance and the tops of the sprinkler pipes for the range unit had white loose particles. c. […]