Salemhaven

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety to prevent foodborne illness in 1 of 1 kitchen and 3 of 3 kitchenettes observed. Findings include:Review on 4/23/24 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Code, dated 2017, retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/FDA-food-code/food-code-2017 revealed the following: .Annex 3, Public Health Reasons/Administrative Guidelines . Chapter 3 Food .3-305.11 Food Storage .FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow accepted guidelines to prevent the spread of infections for 5 of 10 residents reviewed for infection control (Resident identifier #15, #22, #69, #84, and #343) and for 1 out of 4 residents observed for medication administration (Resident identifier is #14). Findings include: Resident #14 Observation on 8/7/24 at approximately 7:24 a.m. with Staff O (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) during medication administration observation revealed that Staff O donned gloves and administered Resident #14's Insulin Glargine 20 units subcutaneously at the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 2, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that expired medications were removed from use for 2 of 2 medication rooms observed and 2 of 3 medication carts observed. (Resident identifiers are #62 and #63.) Findings include: Observation on 7/31/23 at approximately 8:00 a.m. of the 2 East Medication Cart with Staff D (Licensed Practical Nurse) revealed: 1 Bottle of Vitamin C 500 milligrams (mg) with an expiration date of 2/23; 1 Bottle of Vitamin B12 100 micrograms (mcg) with an expiration date of 6/23. Interview on 7/31/23 at approximately 8:00 a.m. with Staff D confirmed the above findings. Observation on 8/1/23 at approximately 8:30 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 2, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 main kitchen observed and the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety to prevent foodborne illness for 3 of 3 kitchenettes observed. Findings include: Observation on 7/31/23 at 8:40 a.m. in the main kitchen with Staff E (Food Service Director) revealed that the range hood over the stove had accumulated gray dust and grease debris on the grates located on the inside of the hood. Interview on 7/31/23 at 8:40 a.m. with Staff E confirmed the above finding. Observation on 7/31/23 at approximately 8:40 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF756Sep 23, 2022

  Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility has failed to ensure that pharmacy recommendations were reviewed and addressed by the provider for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications in a final sample of 18 residents. (Resident identifiers are #5, #14, #19 and #56.) Findings include: Resident #5 Review on 09/22/22 of Resident #5 MRR's (Medication Regimen Reviews) revealed the pharmacist made recommendations on 7/11/22 and 8/8/22. Resident #14 Review on 9/22/22 of Resident #14's MRR's revealed the pharmacist made a recommendation on 7/11/22. Resident #19 Review on 9/22/22 of Resident #19's MRR's revealed the pharmacist made recommendations on 7/18/22 and 8/10/22. […]