Life Care Center Of Raynham

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center Of Raynham, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jul 20, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews, and 4 out of 4 test trays, the facility failed to ensure foods provided to residents on 3 out of 3 units were appetizing and served at palatable temperatures. Findings include: On 7/14/21 at 2:00 P.M., the surveyor held a Resident Council Group Meeting. The residents expressed concerns of cold food temperatures, such as eggs and soup, with no ability to reheat foods, and missing tray items. Review of the Resident Council meeting minutes indicated that residents identified food concerns at the monthly meetings on 2/7/21, 3/15/21, 4/7/21, 5/6/21, 6/2/21, and 7/6/21. During an interview on 7/14/21 at 2:10 P.M., the Ombudsman said residents have complained of food issues and temperatures and no one is allowed to use the microwaves to reheat foods. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 7, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for food safety and sanitation to prevent the potential spread of foodborne illness to residents who are at high risk. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure food items were properly dated and stored in the main kitchen and kitchenettes; and 2. Ensure two of three ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Findings include: 1. Review of the 2022 Food Code by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), revised 1/2023, indicated but was not limited to the following: 3-305.11 (A) Except as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food (1) in a clean, dry location. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 7, 2025

  Based on record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that for four Residents (#28, #88, #78, and #143), of a total sample of 29 residents, infection control measures were implemented in order to prevent the potential development and spread of disease. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Residents #28 and #88, to ensure respiratory equipment was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to decrease the risk of potential contamination and infection; 2. For Resident #78, to remove feces from hands prior to providing meals; and 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF551Nov 14, 2023

  Based on record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident representative was fully informed in advance and given information necessary to make health care decisions on behalf of the resident for two Residents (#34 and #54), out of a total sample of 28. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #34, to ensure informed consent was obtained for the use of an antianxiety medication; and 2. For Resident #54, to ensure the Resident's healthcare proxy (HCP) provided informed consent for the use of antidepressant medications. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Nov 14, 2023

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that accident hazards were minimized for the residents on the [NAME] Unit, where staff failed to ensure that medications were secure, attended to, and not accessible to residents. Findings include: On 11/9/23 at 3:15 P.M., on the [NAME] Unit, Nurse #8 was observed carrying eight cards of medications she had received from the pharmacy and placed the medications on top of a medication cart that was positioned on the opposite side of the nurses station. Nurse #8 left the medication cards unsecured and unattended. Additionally, a full bottle of Colace tablets was observed on the counter next to where the med cart with the eight cards of medication was positioned. […]