Laurel Convalescent Hospital

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Laurel Convalescent Hospital, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Aug 9, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the highest quality of care when licensed nursing staff did not accurately assess the injuries sustained by one of three residents (Resident 1), who they failed to protect from serious injury. Resident 1 required set up and supervision with meals and was not assisted by the certified nursing assistant (CNA 3) who placed a cup of hot coffee on Resident 1's overbed table but did not ensure the coffee was within Resident 1's reach. This failure resulted in the cup of hot coffee to slide off the overbed table, which was slightly slanted, when Resident 1 tried to pull the overbed table closer to reach his coffee, causing scalding [CONDITION(S)] on Resident 1's left hand, wrist and the left side of his abdomen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure potentially hazardous foods were maintained at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (unit of measure) at the time of service to residents, when two of two test trays (test trays of food prepared by the facility for temperature and palatability testing) had hot food items which were served to the residents below 140 Degrees Fahrenheit. This failure had the potential to cause foodborne illness in a vulnerable population of 80 residents who reside in the facility.Findings: During a review of the facility's food menu titled, Good for Your Health Menus, dated March 9, 2026, through March 15, 2026, the menu indicated breakfast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, was to include biscuits with gravy, scrambled eggs, oatmeal,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper and safe infection control practices were followed when:1. Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) removed a set of gloves after providing care for a resident and did not perform hand hygiene prior to putting on a new set of gloves to assist another resident.2. CNA 4 (CNA 4) did not wear a gown when changing linens or providing patient care for Resident 3 who was on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP - an infection control strategy that requires healthcare staff to wear gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities for residents who are known or suspected to be colonized/infected with multidrug-resistant organisms or who have wounds or indwelling devices which place them at increased risk for… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 14, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen refrigerator temperature was maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or lower. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. Findings included: An undated facility policy titled, Refrigerator/Freezer Storage revealed, 3. If temperatures are not within appropriate range, dietary staff will notify the dietary supervisor and / or Maintenance Supervisor and Administrator: Refrigerator Temperature 40 degrees F or lower. During an observation of the kitchen on 11/11/2024 at 8:35 AM, 8:43 AM, and 10:06 AM, the refrigerator temperature was noted as 45 degrees F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF813Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought in for residents by family and other visitors, that indicated how they would ensure safe and sanitary storage, handling, and consumption. This had the potential to lead to unsafe food handling and foodborne illness in a medically compromised population of 83 residents. Findings: During interview with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 7) on November 16, 2021 at 09:17 AM, she stated we do not allow food to be brought in from home or outside because of Covid -19, if there was a food borne infection it would be our fault. […]