Sierra Vista

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and storage practices in the kitchen when: 1. The sink in the cook area which food service workers use to get tap water for residents, did not have an air gap (a vertical space between the end of a pipe and the top of a nearby sink that prevents the backflow of contaminated water). 2. The storage shelves in the walk-in refrigerator had a fuzzy white material and grime build-up. 3. Dust was found in several areas in the kitchen and equipment. 4. Chipped off/peeling paint found in janitor room and dry storage room. 5. Two frying pans were found with part of their black interior coating scraped off. 6. Two plastic scraping spatulas were found to have damage on their tips. 7. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly when three dumpsters on the side of facility outside of the hallway that leads to the facility's kitchen were filled beyond the brim with trash, and the lids of all three dumpsters were not closed properly. This failure had the potential to attract pests and rodents and comprise the health and safety of 116 residents who reside in the facility.Findings: During an observation on February 23, 2026, at 7:55 AM, on the side of the facility outside of the hallway that leads to the facility kitchen, all three dumpsters were filled above the brim with trash bags and the lids of the dumpsters were unable to fully close. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food safety when: 1. A toaster was stored in the dry storage, and it had an accumulation of food residue. 2. On the floor under the industrial mixer, there was black grime, food crumbs, and paint splashes. 3. The shelf under the cook's preparation area that was storing clean pans had crusted food and debris. 4. In the Unit 2 kitchen area where food is served to the residents, the refrigerator door handle had crusted food and smudges. Under the steam table, there was a storage compartment that had black grime and food debris. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1. Three plastic pitchers and three lids were stored wet. It was placed on a rack where clean and dried cookware and serviceware (containers, bowls, plates, trays, cups, utensils) were stored. 2. An unlabeled large plastic container with red liquid was found inside the fridge. 3. The kitchen floors were observed with build-up of dirt, sticky residue, and crumbs. Behind the stove, the floors had buildup of crumbs and one food thermometer. 4. The metal shelf, above the stove, had grease build-up. 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Feb 26, 2026

  Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to respond to and act upon the grievances and recommendations of the Resident Council (a group of residents that acts as a formal body to improve quality of life, discuss concerns, and make recommendations to facility's administrator to improve the quality of daily living and care in the facility) regarding dietary services for seven sampled residents (Residents 12, 34, 45, 55, 60, 88, and 113) when the Resident Council requested to increase the frequency of snacks from once daily to three times daily and provide a greater variety of snacks, including more nutritious options, to address resident hunger; however, the facility failed to provide a written response or implement these requested changes. […]