Medilodge of Taylor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medilodge of Taylor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF578Jul 21, 2022

  This citation has two deficient practice statements. Deficient Practice Statement #1 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain and verify documented evidence (such as a medical power of attorney, patient advocate, legal guardianship, or living will) that a family member was authorized to designate a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directive for one resident (R#24) of a total of four sampled residents reviewed for advance directives, resulting in R#24 dying in the facility with unknown legal representation authorized to make life withholding treatment decisions, and the likelihood of other residents not receiving authorized life sustaining or life withholding treatment. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Mar 24, 2021

  This citation pertains to intakes: MI 843, and MI 577. Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to promptly assess resident's skin to identify changes in skin conditions and ensure interventions were implemented in a timely manner to prevent the development and worsening of pressure ulcers for two (R501, R502) of five residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in the development, and worsening of coccyx facility-acquired unstageable (obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss) pressure ulcers that required hospitalization and surgical intervention. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain best practices in the food service area resulting in the potential to spread food borne illness to all residents that consume food from the kitchen.Findings Include: On 12/8/25 at 9:40AM, observation of the kitchen hand sinks found that they have an automatic faucet that is activated by movement. Once activated, the sinks were only found to have a run time of 3-5 seconds unless continually reactivated. According to the 2022 FDA Food Code section 5-202.12 Handwashing Sink, Installation. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 29.4 C (85 F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF813Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to fully implement a policy regarding use and storage of resident foods brought in from outside sources resulting in the potential for nutritional decline and decreased satisfaction for all residents. Findings Include:On 12/8/25 at 10:52 AM, observation of the nourishment rooms' large refrigeration unit, found minimal food storage. When asked where residents would store food brought in from outside sources that needed refrigeration, Registered Dietician D, stated the facility does not have a refrigerator for residents and only has residents keep shelf stable products in their rooms. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 17, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly date-label food in the kitchen and ensure the drain from the coffee machine was properly air gapped. Findings include: On 10/15/24 at 8:50 AM, during the initial tour of the kitchen with Dietary Manager (DM) D and Registered Dietitian (RD) C the following was observed: Three loaves of white bread, two loaves of wheat bread, and one bag of white hotdog buns were opened and undated on the bread rack. RD C stated food items should specify delivery, opened, and discard dates. Inside the reach in cooler, an opened five-pound bag of shredded cheese was dated 10/8/24. DM D and RD C were unable to identify if the date signified the delivery, opened, or discard date. […]