Saylor Lane Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Saylor Lane Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared, stored, served, or distributed in accordance with professional standards of food safety when: 1. The ice machine was not clean per manufacturer's guidance, 2. The reach-in freezer was not clean, 3. The blade of the can opener was not well maintained, 4. The cutting boards had deep grooves, 5. Several metal pans were stacked wet and stored in the clean and ready-to-use storage areas, 6. Dietary Aide (DA) 1 and DA 2 were unable to verbalize the proper procedure of manual dishwashing with the 2-compartment sink, 7. DA 2 was unable to verbalize and demonstrate the proper testing and correct concentration of the sanitizer for the dishwashing with the dishwashing machine and 8. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean environment for the residents and visitors when one out of one garbage dumpster, located outside the facility, was not closed securely due to deformed dumpster lids. This failure had the potential for an unsafe environment for the residents and visitors due to possible pest infestation and spread of diseases in the facility. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview with [NAME] (CK) on 5/5/25 at 9:44 a.m., observed one out of one dumpster was covered with its two lids. However, the lids were bowed away from the edge of the dumpster and leaving a one- to two-inch gap in between. The deformed lids lacked the integrity to securely cover the bin. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 17, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food safety when food storage temperature logs and sanitization solution logs were not being consistently documented. This failure had the potential to lead to food borne illnesses for 38 residents eating facility prepared meals. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/13/24, at 8:21 a.m., with Cook (CK1), the Dry Food Storage Temperature Control Log was reviewed. CK1 stated the temperature for the dry foods' storage room was taken and documented twice daily, once on morning shift and once on evening shift. CK1 confirmed 4 entries were missing for the month of May 2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727May 19, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for eight consecutive hours a day, seven days per week for a census of 39 residents. This failure prevented the facility's ability to provide consistent RN services and supervision of care. Findings: During a concurrent interview and record review on 5/17/22 at 3:15 p.m., the Human Resources/Payroll (HRP) stated the Director of Nursing (DON) was on leave on 4/14/22, 4/15/22, and 5/13/22. A review of the Employee Timesheet (ET) indicated, the DON was on vacation on 4/14/22, 4/15/22, and 5/13/22. The HRP also stated Licensed Nurse 2 (LN) 2 worked on 4/14/22 and 4/15/22 for 4 hours each day. The ET indicated, the LN 2 worked on 4/14/22, 4/15/22 from 11:19 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 19, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was procured, stored and served under sanitary conditions for 39 residents to prevent food borne illness when: 1. Opened food items were not labeled with an opened date; 2. Expired food was not discarded from the refrigerator; 3. Staff personal items were found in the food prep and ready-to-use areas; 4. Ready-to-use service items were dirty and kitchen surfaces were in poor condition; 5. An opened food item was uncovered, not properly labeled, and stored in the dry goods storage area; 6. Staff wore face masks improperly; and 7. […]