Slaton Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 28, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent injuries for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for injuries. The facility failed to use a Hoyer lift as indicated in Resident #1's care plan, during a transfer which resulted in a fracture. This failure could result in decreased quality of life and risk of injury due to lack of supervision and assistance devices. Findings include: Record review of a face sheet dated indicated Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility initially on 01/20/2021. Her diagnoses were Type 2 diabetes, Unspecified dementia, Hypothyroidism, Major Depressive disorder, and Hypertension. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen (Kitchen A) reviewed for dietary services. 1. The facility failed to ensure dietary staff (DA C and [NAME] D) ensured food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions. Multiple food items which included cornbread mix, cooked cornbread, bread pudding, salad ingredients, and grilled cheese sandwiches were repeatedly left uncovered for extended periods while in the kitchen and on the serving line 2. The facility failed to ensure Dietary staff (Cook D) consistently performed required hand hygiene. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for dietary services. 1) The facility failed to keep refrigerator, oven handles, freezer handles, and microwave handles clean. 2) The facility failed to keep all foods completely sealed when stored in the pantry and freezer. 3) The facility failed to store bowls upside down. 4) The facility failed to keep the kitchen free of expired food items. These failures could place residents at risk for food contamination and foodborne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Aug 3, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ sufficient staff with appropriate competencies and skill sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service for 1 of 1 facility kitchen. The facility failed to designate a person to serve as the Dietary Manager who met the required qualifications. The facility designated Dietary Manager had not completed any Dietary Managers certification course or had any other qualifying credentials. This failure could place residents at risk for the spread of foodborne illness and residents not having their nutritional needs met. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 3, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for dietary services. 1. The facility failed to ensure foods were processed under sanitary conditions. 2. The facility failed to ensure dietary staff maintained quaternary sanitizer levels within acceptable ranges and sanitizing solutions were tested according to manufacturer guidelines. 3. The facility failed to ensure food and non-food contact surfaces were cleaned. 4. The facility failed to ensure food was protected from possible contamination. 5. […]