Medical Management Health and Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medical Management Health and Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 20, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the environment was free of accident hazards when water temperatures were not maintained at a safe temperature level for five residents (Resident (R) 67, R53, R47, R14, and R22 who resided on one of four halls (B hall). The water temperatures on the facility's B hall ranged between 138.9 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and 149.1 degrees F on 6/16/2025. On 6/16/2025, the Maintenance Supervisor failed to notify the Administrator, nursing staff, and residents and implement interventions to protect the residents on the B hall when the water temperatures became excessively hot after they were adjusted and checked around noon on 6/16/2025. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 19, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the facility's policy titled Food Storage Guideline, the facility failed to discard expired food items and failed to properly label, and date food products as required. The facility also failed to maintain sanitary practices during the handling of dishware and utensils, resulting in wet nesting and cross contamination risks. These deficient practices had the potential to place 69 residents who received an oral diet from the kitchen at risk for contracting a foodborne illness.Findings Include:A review of the facility's policy titled Food Storage Guideline dated 03/2024 documented that non perishable food was required to have a delivery date and once opened, an open date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF561Feb 11, 2024

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled Transmission-Based (Isolation) Precautions, and Smoking Policy-Residents, the facility failed to allow four of 11 residents (R) (R38, R22, R61, and R65) who desired to smoke and had a positive Covid-19 test, the choice to continue smoking while on isolation. Findings include: A review of the policy titled Transmission-Based (Isolation) Precautions, implemented date 2/9/2024 revealed the Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines section line numbered 4. Residents on transmission-based precautions should remain in their rooms except for medically necessary care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 19, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, interviews, and review of facility polices, the facility failed to ensure that all staff members use an alcohol-based hand rub for routinely decontaminating hands after resident care for three residents (R) (#31, #54, and #22); failed to wash/sanitize hands during wound care for one resident, R#76; and failed to wear/dispose personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately for COVID-19 isolation rooms. The census was 78. Findings include: Review of the policy titled Handwashing (pg. 26, dated 2012) revealed the following: II. Waterless Handwashing Products: If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub for routinely decontaminating hands in all clinical situation other than those listed under Handwashing . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Apr 19, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and facility policies Resident Rights and Smoking Policy-Residents the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of one of 11 resident (R) (R28) related to smoking. The facility census 71.A review of the facility's policy titled Resident Rights (revised 02/2021) documented under Policy Interpretation and Implementation stated that residents were to be free from corporal punishment or involuntary seclusion, and from physical or chemical restraints not required to treat the resident's symptoms. […]