Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 8, 2024

  F0812 F Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure deep fryer was free of debris to prevent potential cross contamination, floor throughout the kitchen and wall air vent were free of grease, and stains, food items stored in the freezer or refrigerator were sealed, covered and dated, expired food items were promptly removed /discarded by the expiration or use by dates, and foods were dated as when received to ensure first in and first out usage to prevent the potential for food borne illness, 1 of 2 ice machines and 1 of 2 ice scoop holders were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent food and beverage contamination, staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment to minimize the potential for contaminating… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 4, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired dairy products and food items were promptly removed /discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before they handled clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 5, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired food items were promptly removed and/or discarded by the expiration or use by dates, 2 of 2 ice machines were maintained in clean condition and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 79 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 80), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on [DATE]. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 10:21 AM, 2 bags of corn chips were stored on a shelf in the storage room with an expiration date of [DATE]. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 6, 2026

  Based on observations, interview, records review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure dish machine testing was completed per manufacturers recommendations for one of one kitchen. Specifically, the incorrect strips were utilized, and the instructions on the strips were not followed. Based on observations, interviews, records review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the dish machine testing was completed per manufacturer's recommendations for one of one kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF577Feb 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the state survey results were posted in a place readily accessible to residents. The findings are: On 2/06/24 at 3:02 PM a resident council meeting was conducted. The residents were asked if they knew were the state inspection results were located, and if they could get them without having to ask staff for them. There were 10 (Resident #3, Resident #5, Resident #7,Resident #14, Resident #34, Resident #43, Resident #45, Resident #47, Resident #55, and Resident#66) residents in the resident council meeting that did not know where the survey results information was located. On 2/06/24 at 3:30 PM there were a binder located on the wall at the beginning of the 100 that had Survey Results written on it. […]