Newport House

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Newport House, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 29, 2026

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11(E)Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food stored in the kitchen's refrigerators and freezers were labeled, dated and/or sealed. The facility census was 92.Findings are:A record review of the facility's Food Storage General Guidelines policy with a revision date of 3/8/2024 revealed the following:1) All foods are labeled and dated.9) Food is stored in clean, approved containers that are covered, labeled and dated. This includes foods stored in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries. A record review of the FDA Food Code 2022, revealed that food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 25, 2023

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17D Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11E Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene between Residents 34, 20, 33, 75, 65, 13, 17, 26, 14, 11 and 57 during meal service in the dining room, failed to ensure staff changed gloves and performed hand hygiene (cleaned) after surgical mask and cell phone were touched during meal service for Resident 6 to prevent cross-contamination (transfer of bacteria from one surface to another), and failed to ensure the vent in front of the kitchen hood was clean to prevent the potential for foodborne illness (illness caused by food contamination). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 29, 2026

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.18(B)Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.18(D)Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.19(A)(i)Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.18(C)(i) Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Hoyer lifts (mechanical full body lifts) were sanitized before or after each use, gowns were worn during high contact cares on Resident 14, Resident 7's nebulizer (neb)(a machine used to deliver aerosolized medications to the lungs) administration kit was cleaned after each use, handle linens used for perineal (peri)(area between the genitals and rectum) care in a manner to prevent the potential for cross contamination for Resident 84, failed to perform hand hygiene with glove changes during perineal care for Resident… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF692May 2, 2022

  LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.11A Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility staff failed to ensure water was provided and fluid intake was sufficient to meet resident needs for 4 (Residents 17, 37, 78 and 181) of 5 residents reviewed for hydration. The facility staff identified a census of 79. Findings are: A. Record review of facility policy for Hydration dated 3-04-2022 revealed the following information: -Policy Statement: -The facility will offer sufficient fluid intake to maintain proper hydration and health to the extent possible following the residents care plan and providers orders. B. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803May 2, 2022

  LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.11A Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility staff failed to follow the lunch menu for 40 residents who ate regular textured meals in the North Dinning room. The facility staff identified a census of 79. Findings are: Record review of a Diet Spreadsheet for week 5 printed on 4-27-2022 revealed for the lunch meal on 4-27-2022 the residents were to receive food items that included 3 ounces (oz) of beef pot roast. Observation on 4-27-2022 at 11:42 AM of the lunch meal service in the North Dinning room revealed Cook H prepared and served the [NAME] items that included sliced beef pot roast. Further observations revealed the sliced pot roast looked to be thin. […]