Martin Coast Center for Rehabilitation and Healthc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Martin Coast Center for Rehabilitation and Healthc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 24, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prepare, serve and store foods under sanitary conditions. The findings included: 1). During the initial kitchen tour, on 08/21/23 at 9:27 AM, accompanied by the Food Service Manager, the following were noted: a.) The instructions for the operation of the mechanical ware washing machine documented that the minimum water temperature was to be 120 degrees Fahrenheit and final Rinse solution should be tested 3 times daily using Chlorine test strips and recording results. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Apr 21, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a menu with a variety of choices of protein for the breakfast meals, affecting Residents #74 and #168; and failed to prepare meals according to the approved recipe and the approved menu, with the potential to affect all residents that eat foods prepared in the kitchen. The census at the time of the survey was 112, with 107 residents eating foods prepared in the kitchen. The findings included: 1. A review of the menu for the week during the survey (04/18-21/22), which was Week 4 of a 4-week cycle, revealed the following: For breakfast on Sunday 04/17/22, Tuesday 04/19/22, Friday 04/22/22, the menu showed that residents would be served 'Scrambled Eggs', as the only source of protein for the meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to serve foods in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The findings Included: During an initial tour of the Main Kitchen accompanied by the Dietary Manager on 04/19/21 at 9:05 AM, the following was observed: (1) 4, 8 ounce container of milk, dated 04/16/21 and 1 gallon container of milk dated 01/15/21. (2) Microwave very dirty with dried food. (3) Steam table was very dirty, very rusty and with food built up. (4) Oven was dirty with food built up. (5) Stove was very greasy and dirty with food build up. (6) Can opener with blade dirty and built up food (7) Chemical supplies found on the floor of the janitor's closet. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Apr 9, 2026

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to act promptly upon grievances voiced at resident council meetings for 5 residents (Resident #116, #54, #52, #10, #48) of 11 sampled residents, who attended the Resident Council Meeting held during the survey, and for 1 resident (Resident #28) who complained during the initial screening process. The findings included:1 .Record review of monthly resident council meetings revealed complaints about long wait times for provision of services after residents used the call light. Delays in call light response times were mentioned in the monthly resident council meetings that were held on 02/24/26, 01/27/26, 12/30/25, and 11/25/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Nov 7, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow the approved menu for lunch on 11/06/24, and failed to notify the residents of the change in the menu. The findings included: 1. The approved menu for the lunch being served on 11/06/24 documented that residents were to be served 'Golden Fried Chicken'. The approved recipe for the 'Golden Fried Chicken' (no reference date) provided instructions that were documented as: Procedures: 1. For Frying: Fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for 10-12 minutes, or until done. 2. For baking: place pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper lined sheet pan sprayed with pan release. Heat at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until done. 3. Serve 3 oz (ounces) portion. 4. […]