Mosser Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 2, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food in a sanitary manner in the dietary department.Findings included: Review of the facility policy entitled, Food and Supply Storage Procedures, dated March 2, 2026, revealed that staff was to label foods with a use by date and foods past the use by date should be discarded. Foods in the dry storage area that must be opened were to be stored in containers that have tight-fitting lids, with the bin and lid labeled and dated. Observations during the kitchen tour on March 31, 2026, at 9:24 a.m., revealed the following: In the freezer in the cooking area, nine prepared manicotti pasta shells were stored in a freezer bag, undated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 4, 2023

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions in the dietary department. Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Storage of Food and Supplies, dated November 23, 2022, revealed that all food, non food items, and supplies used in food preparation were to be stored in such a manner as to prevent contamination to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of the food for human consumption. Observation during the initial kitchen tour on May 2, 2023, at 9:48 a.m., revealed in the cook's cooler that all ten of the wire shelves had rust and peeled and chipped paint on the bottom and top and along the length of the wire shelves. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 4, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to store foods under sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Findings include:Review of facility policy entitled, Food Safety Policies, Food Safety Product Labeling, and Dating Guide dated November 9, 2020, revealed that purchased, ready to eat foods removed from the original container and not served during the next meal must be labeled and dated. Items received from vendors must be labeled with received date. Open commercially prepared food items must be labeled with item name, prep date, use by date, and employee name. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641May 21, 2025

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for two of 12 sampled residents. (Residents 19 and 29) Findings include: Clinical record revealed that Resident 19 had diagnoses that included cognitive communication deficit and major depressive disorder. Review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Sections C (the Brief Interview for Mental Status) and D (the Mood assessment/interview) were incomplete. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 29 had diagnoses that included dementia and nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain in the absence of trauma or surgery). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684May 21, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for one of 12 sampled residents. (Resident 7) Findings include: Review of the policy entitled, Medication Administration, last reviewed January 31, 2025, revealed staff was to obtain vital signs if necessary, and document in the medical record the physician ordered medication administration information. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 7 had diagnoses that included atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), chronic kidney disease, and hypertensive retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by chronic high blood pressure). […]