Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jul 23, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, resulting in the presence of gnats throughout the facility. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents, staff and visitors. Findings include:On 07/21/26 at 8:45 AM, an initial observation of the kitchen was conducted with Dietary Manager (DM) H. Upon entering the kitchen near the hand-washing sink, there was a roll-away trash bin uncovered and filled with garbage. There were swarms of gnats flying around the trash bin. A dietary staff member at the hand-washing sink was observed swatting the gnats away from their head. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jan 25, 2023

  Based upon observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to serve food at a palatable temperature for five (R16, R65, R89, R230, R231) of 24 sampled residents resulting in resident dissatisfaction with meals. Findings Include: On 1/23/23 at 10:36 AM, R16 reported the food is usually too cold and that this was the case with that days breakfast. On 1/25/23 at 11:25 PM, R16 reported that the breakfast was too cold today. Review of the facility record for R16 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including right lower extremity fracture and muscle weakness. R16's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMs) score is 13 indicating intact cognitive functioning. R16 was able to articulate their concerns and preferences clearly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 25, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that consume food from the kitchen. Findings include: On 1/23/23 between 8:30 AM-9:15 AM, during an initial tour of the kitchen with Dietary Manager (DM) F, the following items were observed: The handwashing sink located next to the clean side of the dish machine was observed with no hand soap or paper towels, and there was no handwashing signage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 11, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain kitchen ceiling vents in a sanitary manner, failed to ensure staff personal items were not stored in the food preparation area, failed to ensure the use of chemical sanitizer solution with wiping cloths, and failed to practice proper cooling methods for potentially hazardous food items, resulting in the increased potential for cross contamination and foodborne illness. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents that consume food from the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Aug 11, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement recommended procedures in the kitchen to eliminate breeding sites for gnats and fruit flies, resulting in an infestation of fruit flies in the kitchen and throughout the facility. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Findings include: On 8/9/21 at 8:30 AM, during an initial tour of the kitchen, there were numerous gnats/fruit flies observed in the kitchen, with an infestation of gnats/fruit flies observed in the dish-machine room. There was a rolling dumpster and a broom with dust pan located next to the soiled side of the dish machine, with swarms of gnats/fruit flies observed in that area. […]