Redding Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Redding Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain food safety requirements regarding a clean and sanitary kitchen environment for food preparation for all residents who consumed food prepared by the kitchen when:1.The perimeter of the kitchen's walls at the height of the counters and below including pipes, drains, electrical coverings, and flooring were spackled with a filth buildup of food particles and adhered grime.2.The paint was chipped, peeling and worn out on walls, sink, and around flooring.3.The exterior of the stove/oven was unclean with cooked on grime.4.Rolling dollies with buckets of kitchen supplies were dirty with black filth.5.The walk-in refrigerator's flooring was found to be buckled and uneven with a vein of rust expanding down the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 27, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared in a clean sanitary manner. This had the potential to cause food borne illnesses to the residents. Findings: During an observation on 1/25/22 at 10:15 am, the trash can in the food prep area had a lid, without foot controls, so staff had to use their hands to open and close the lid. The facility cook (FC) opened the trash can lid with her hand, threw away trash, closed the trash can lid with her hand, then picked up spices and continued in her meal prep, without hand hygiene. During an interview on 1/25/22 at 10:20 am, this was discussed with the Dietary Services Manager (DSM)who agreed they needed a trash can with a lid that could be opened with foot controls. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 27, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, and sanitary environment and to help prevent the transmission of infections with the census of 54 when: 1. Two out of two medication carts (a mobile cart used to store the medication and supplies for quick access for administration to residents) had unclean pill cutter (a small device that splits individual pills) shared among residents. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain a safe environment for all residents who use the shower room when a spray bottle of bleach cleaner solution was observed in shower rooms one and two on wing three within unlocked cabinets above the toilets amongst toiletry essentials.This failure had the potential to result in physical injury and negatively impact the overall health for residents utilizing the common space.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Homelike Environment, dated February 2021, indicated, Residents are provided with a safe.environment.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents, dated Revised July 2017, indicated, Resident safety.and assistance to prevent… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Jan 6, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that water temperatures for resident bathroom sinks were in a safe range to avoid burns when the water temperature exceeded 120F (degrees Fahrenheit). This failure placed residents at risk for burns caused by scalding hot water. Findings: During a review of the facility ' s policy titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents dated 7/2021, the policy indicated, Our facility strives to make the environment as free from accident hazards as possible. During a review of the facility ' s policy titled, Water Temperatures, Safety of dated 12/2009, the policy indicated, Tap water in the facility shall be kept within a temperature range to prevent scalding of residents. 1. […]