Hope Center for HIV and Nursing Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Hope Center for HIV and Nursing Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 22, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 12/18/2023 to 12/22/2023, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during observation of the kitchen. Specifically, 1) the dish washing machine did not maintain appropriate temperatures for washing and rinsing dishes, and 2) Dietary Worker #1 did not follow proper sanitation procedure during the pot washing process. The findings are: The facility policy titled Dish Washing and Storage dated 5/17/2019 documented dishes, pots, and pans will be washed and dried using procedures, chemicals, and equipment that result in clean, sanitized dishes, pans, flatware, and utensils. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Dec 22, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 12/18/2023 to 12/22/2023, the facility did not ensure garbage and refuse were disposed of properly. This was evident during observation of the kitchen. Specifically, garbage was not properly contained outside of the facility to prevent the harborage and feeding of pests. The findings are: The facility policy titled Garbage and Rubbish Disposal dated 1/2023 documented outside dumpsters provided by the garbage pick-up service will be kept closed and free of surrounding litter. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 16, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 05/12/2025 to 05/16/2025, the facility failed to maintain each resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was evident in 1 (Units 2) of 3 units observed. Specifically, floors in residents' rooms were sticky and not waxed, there was a leak in the bathroom shower, the bedside tables had dirt and dust, and there was a missing window treatment. The findings include but are not limited to: The undated facility's policy titled Equipment Cleaning Procedure documented that the purpose of the policy is to provide a safe sanitary and comfortable environment for the resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 16, 2025

  Based on record review and interview during the Recertification Survey conducted from 05/12/2025 to 05/16/2025, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident that includes measurable objectives and time frames to meet a resident's medical nursing, mental and psychosocial needs. This was evident in 2 (Residents #1 and #213) of 19 total sampled residents. Specifically, 1.) Resident #1 who had an active diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease had no care plan developed to address their respiratory status. 2.) Resident #213 who had diagnoses of Pulmonary Mycobacterial Infection and Pneumocytosis had no car eplan developed to address their respiratory status. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 16, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the Recertification Survey conducted from 05/12/2025 to 05/19/2025, the facility did not ensure that each resident received treatment and care in accordance with goals for care and professional standards of practice. This was evident in 2 (Resident #213 and Resident #41) of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care. Specifically, Resident #213 and Resident #41 had a physician's order for incentive spirometry that was not implemented because there was no available incentive spirometer in the facility. Cross Reference: F-tag 695 Respiratory/Tracheostomy care and Suctioning The findings include: 1.) Resident #213 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included Pulmonary Mycobacterial Infection and Pneumocystosis. […]