Karen Acres Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Karen Acres Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 7, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain uncluttered hallways to promote a safe and homelike environment for one of three hallways. The facility also used a shower room for equipment storage. The facility reported a resident census of twenty eight. Findings include: On 7/5/24 at 9:50 am, the 300 Hallway was noted to be very cluttered. One full side of the hallway had multiple wheelchairs, full body and standing mechanical lifts and a dining chair. On the opposite side of the hall, one room had an isolation cart outside of the doorway. The doorway to room [ROOM NUMBER], room of Resident #22, was noted to be partially obstructed by the wheels of a wheelchair. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jul 7, 2024

  Based on observations, menu review, and staff interview, the facility failed to serve the appropriate menu for two of two meals observed. The facility also failed to follow a standard pureed process for two of two pureed food prep observations. Findings include: The facility's menu for lunch on 7/6/24 identified the following items to be served to diets. #6 Scoop (sc) Tator tot casserole 8 ounces (oz) Serving Toss salad/dressing 4 oz Serving chilled fruit 1 each bread/[NAME] 1 Square (SQ) Smores Brownies 8 oz Milk Continuous observation of lunch preparation and service began on 7/6/24 at 10:50 AM. Staff E, Cook, placed two 4 oz servings of tator tot casserole into the blender. She blended the casserole. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 7, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary practices by improperly storing resident food. The facility reported a census of 27 residents. Findings include: On 7/05/24 at 7:30 AM, a kitchen observation identified the following findings: A True refrigerator contained: 1) An undated, previously opened jar of mayonnaise. 2) An unlabeled bowl of meat and vegetables. 3) An unlabeled, undated tub of a chopped orange item. 4) An unlabeled, undated, and partially uncovered bowl of chopped cantaloupe. 5) An unlabeled, undated tub of a shredded orange item. A True freezer contained: 1) An unlabeled, undated bag of meat. 2) An unlabeled, undated block of meat wrapped in Saran wrap. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 12, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards by not labeling foods that were open with open dates and did not practice appropriate hand hygiene by touching food and contaminated objects without hand hygiene and not changing gloves. The facility reported a census of 29 residents. Findings include: On [DATE] from 11:30 AM through 12:15 PM a continuous observation during the initial kitchen tour revealed: a. Dry storage had three 1 pound bags of gelatin open and undated. b. Dry storage had two 16 oz bags of chips open and undated. c. Dry storage had a 4 oz bag of corn / rice puffs open and undated. d. Dry storage had a freezer bag of cake mix open and undated. e. Dry storage had 32 oz. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 3, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food items were labeled and dated when opened. The facility reported a census of 31 residents. Findings include: On 4/25/22 from 12:05 PM to 12:30 PM, the following observations were made during the initial tour of the kitchen: The following items were observed open and undated in the reach in refrigerator: a. One five pound container of cultured sour cream. b. Two four pound containers of whipped margarine. c. Two packages of swiss cheese. The following items were observed open and undated in cabinets in the kitchen: a. One package of cheese sauce. b. One package of chocolate chips. c. One package of brown gravy. d. One package of frosted flakes. e. One bag of rice krispies cereal. f. […]