Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Apr 16, 2026

  Based on review of the facility policy, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were accurately labeled and not expired in 4 of 4 medication carts and 1 of 3 medication storage rooms. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Labeling and Storage last revised February 2023, states, Policy Interpretation and Implementation: Medication Storage: 3. If the facility has discontinued, outdated or deteriorated medications or biologicals, the dispensing pharmacy is contacted for instructions regarding returning or destroying these items. Medication Labeling: 1. Labeling of medications and biologicals dispensed by the pharmacy is consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and currently accepted pharmaceutical practices. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF755Mar 7, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interviews, record reviews , and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement pharmacy procedures for the reconciliation of controlled drugs on four (4) out of four (4) medication carts (Arbor Medication Cart Number One (#1), Arbor Medication Cart Number Two (#2), [NAME] Medication Cart, and [NAME] Medication Cart). Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Controlled Substances, revised April 2019, revealed controlled medications are counted at the end of each shift. The nurse coming on duty and the nurse going off duty determines the count together. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF572Dec 20, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, observation and interviews, the facility failed to inform residents of their resident's rights, rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during resident's stay in the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy revised February 2021, titled, Resident Council documented the facility supports resident's rights to organize and participate in the resident council. The purpose of the resident council is to provide a forum for: (a) residents, families, and resident representatives to have input in the operation of the facility; (b) discussion of concerns and suggestions for improvement; (c) consensus building and communication between residents and facility staff; and (d) disseminating information and gathering… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 20, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to properly sanitize a meal thermometer in-between a tray line testing. Additionally, the facility failed to properly label and date items in the walk-in cooler and items in the freezer for 2 of 2 kitchens reviewed. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled Food Preparation revealed, All foods are prepared in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Food Code. Dining Services staff will be responsible for food preparation procedures that avoid contamination by potentially harmful physical, biological, and chemical contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 7, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchenette in one of three buildings/units (the [NAME] unit) was maintained in a sanitary manner creating the risk for foodborne illness. Fourteen out of 75 total residents resided on the [NAME] unit. Findings include: Review of the paper Sanitization policy, undated, revealed, The food service area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner . Ice machines and ice storage containers will be drained, cleaned and sanitized per manufacturer's instructions and facility policy . […]