Northfield Village Retirement Community

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Northfield Village Retirement Community, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 13, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area. This had the potential to affect all residents receiving meals from the kitchen. The facility identified two Residents(#6 and #33) who do not receive food by mouth. The facility census was 56. Findings include: Observations on 03/10/24 at 8:15 A.M. of facility kitchen revealed in the walk-in cooler there was three plastic containers with lids containing Salisbury steaks, carrots, and hard-boiled eggs without a label or date, two metal pans covered with foil containing unidentified pureed substances without a label or date and a tray of uncovered fruit cups without a label or date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jul 21, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment throughout the laundry room. This had the potential to affect all resident laundry processed within that department. The facility census was 62. Findings include: An observation was conducted on 07/20/26 at 3:42 P.M. of the facility laundry room with Laundry Aid (LA) #390 and revealed multiple concerns with the laundry room environment. There were two washers that were heavily covered with dry splatter marks of an unknown substance. The floors on the side of the laundry room where the washers and dryer were located were heavily covered with dirt and staining as if not routinely swept and mopped. Behind the washers there was a heavy build-up of dried white substance on the floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 17, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a well-maintained and homelike environment. This affected four residents (Resident's #8, #9, #33 and #37) of 42 residents observed during the annual survey. The facility census was 42 residents. Findings include: Observation on 02/14/22 at 9:45 A.M. with Resident #8 revealed large gouges in the wall behind her bed exposing the wall material beneath the paint. An area of water damage was noted above the heater in Resident #8's room. Interview with Resident #8 at the time of observation revealed she did not know how long these areas had been present. Observation on 02/14/22 at 10:07 A.M. with Resident #9 revealed large gouges in the wall behind her bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF805Feb 17, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, taste test, and Diet and Nutrition Manual review the facility failed to serve pureed foods at a smooth consistency for safe swallowing. This affected five residents (Resident's #5, #10, #23, #24 and #40) who were prescribed a pureed diet of 42 residents who consumed meals from the facility's kitchen. The facility census was 42. Findings include: 1. Observation on 02/15/22 at 12:15 P.M. of the lunch meal revealed that the pureed stuffed peppers and pureed peas and carrots had lumps, skins, and did not appear smooth. The pureed stuffed peppers and peas and carrots were tasted. The mixture was not smooth and not of proper consistency. Interview with Dietary Manager (DM) #363 verified the consistency of the pureed stuffed peppers and pureed peas and carrots. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Feb 17, 2022

  Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident record contained current and accurate information. This affected three (Resident's #13, #37 and #348) of three residents reviewed for accurate medical records. The facility census was 42. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #13 was alert with cognitive impairment and required assistance of one staff for activities of daily living (ADL). […]