Marsh's Edge

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Marsh's Edge, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761May 22, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews and review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Labeling and Storage, the facility failed to discard expired syringes stored in one of one medication storage rooms. The deficient practices created the potential to use expired syringes. The facility had a census of nine residents. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Medication Labeling and Storage under the Medication Storage section revealed, 3. If the facility has discontinued, outdated or deteriorated medications or biologicals, the dispensing pharmacy is contacted for instructions regarding returning or destroying these items. Under the Medication Labeling section revealed, 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 29, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage the facility failed to ensure that items were labeled and dated in the satellite kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage area and in the dry storage area in the main kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 14 of 14 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised November 2022 revealed the following: Dry Food Storage: 4. Dry foods that are stored in bins are removed from the original packaging, labeled and dated (use by date). Such foods are rotated using a first in-first out system. Refrigerated/Frozen Storage 1. […]