Morrow Memorial Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Morrow Memorial Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF580Mar 28, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility did not promptly notify and consult with a resident's physician when there was deterioration in a resident's clinical condition. This occurred for 1 of 2 residents (R39) reviewed for physician notification and consultation. R39 presented with new symptoms of cardio-respiratory complications in addition to a significant weight gain. Staff did not immediately notify R39's provider of this occurrence resulting in R39 being admitted to the hospital 4/30 - 5/4/23, one week after the start of these symptoms, with a diagnosis of heart failure and atrial fibrillation with RVR (rapid ventricular rate). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not prepare, distribute, and serve food in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all to 65 residents. The dry storage area and kitchen cooler contained multiple open food items not labeled with open or use-by dates. Personal beverage stored in kitchen cooler. Culinary Aide (CA) C was not wearing hair restraint on facial hair while assisting with meal service in kitchen. Findings include: Facility policy titled, Food Storage, dated 07/23, states in part: All food items will be stored, thawed and prepared in accordance with proper sanitary practices .Dry goods .5. All open products must be stored in clean air-tight containers. 6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure foods were stored at safe ranges to prevent spoilage by not consistently checking refrigerator and freezer temperatures in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This has the potential to affect all 60 residents in the facility. Findings include: 02/13/23 09:43 AM Initial tour of the kitchen and kitchenettes with Registered Dietician (RD) H. Temperature logs for February missing temperatures: Cold storage in kitchen missing Feb. 11 and 12th. Freezer temperature in kitchen missing Feb. 11 and 12th Kitchenette Rehab refrigerator missing Feb. 10, 11, and 12. Kitchenette Day room refrigerator missing Feb. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility did not ensure all staff sanitized mechanical lifts between use with multiple residents. This had the potential to effect 12 residents, who require transfers with a mechanical lift, out of 19 residents residing on the north wing of the second floor. The facility did not ensure all staff handled soiled linens properly. Four staff were observed holding soiled linens against uniforms when carrying to dirty linen bins in hallway. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Jun 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility did not treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner that promotes their quality of life. Resident (R) R44 was not provided privacy of the window shade being closed during cares when lying in bed not fully clothed. This occurred for 1 of 17 sampled residents (R44). This is evidenced by: R44 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R44's current diagnoses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, Parkinsonism, reduced mobility, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. Minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documents R44 has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 2/15, meaning R44 has severe cognitive impairment. […]