Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare CTR

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare CTR, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 12, 2024

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions and store food properly in the dietary department. Findings include: During an environmental tour of the dietary department on December 10, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., observations revealed the following: There was a large hole in the paneling on the back wall of the recycling area located in the dietary department. The convection ovens were soiled. The insides of the top and bottom oven doors were coated with grease. The bottom of the top oven was covered heavily with burnt debris and burnt food crumbs. There was a large metal scoop stored on the inside of the large bin that contained flour. There was debris on the floor alongside the wall near the steamer and dry goods bins. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 21, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Findings include: Observation during the kitchen tour on December 19, 2023, at 10:22 a.m., revealed the following: There was a container of mushrooms in the walk-in refrigerator that was dated December 5, 2023. The Regional Director of Dining Services stated that the food should have been discarded seven days after it was opened. In the dry storage room, there was a number ten can of mushrooms and the bottom of the can was bulging. There were number ten cans of fruit cocktail, cherry pie filling, and pitted prunes, that were dented. The cans were not stored in a separate area designated for dented cans. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 16, 2026

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment on three of five nursing units. (Station 1, Station 2, Station 3) Findings include: Observations on January 13, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. and on January 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., revealed the following: The Station 1 dining room had dust and a black substance on ceiling tiles. The Station 1 activities room door didn't latch. The Station 1 central bathroom toilet ran continuously. The bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER] had a loose doorknob. The half wall by the nurses' station in Station 2 had chipped paint along the length of the top of the wall. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 21, 2023

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment on four of five nursing units. (Station 1, Station 2, Station 3, and Station 5) Findings include: Observation on December 20, 2023, at 11:58 a.m., revealed a ceiling tile outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] and inside of room [ROOM NUMBER] that was stained and bowing. Observation on December 19, 2023, at 10:39 a.m., revealed peeling paint in rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. There was a brown stained ceiling tile in room [ROOM NUMBER]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 26, 2021

  Based on observations, facility documentation review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions on one of five nursing units. (Station two) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Food Brought by Family Members/Visitors, dated January 21, 2021, revealed perishable foods kept in the refrigerator should be dated and discarded after three days. Observation of the nourishment refrigerator on February 26, 2021, at 10:37 a.m., revealed an internal temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit which is above the safe internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. […]