Special Tree Neurocare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Special Tree Neurocare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure cleaned mixing bowls and ladles were properly stored; 2. Properly clean surfaces in the kitchen; 3. Ensure food items past the use-by-date were not stored with active food stock; 4. Ensure food was properly stored in the freezer; and 5. Properly label food stored in a resident refrigerator. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents who consumed food from the kitchen, resulting in the increased potential for food-borne illness. Findings include: The initial tour of the kitchen on Tuesday, 8/5/25 at 9:10 AM was conducted with Hospitality Service Manager (HSM) A and Registered Dietitian (RD) F. The following was observed stored in the clean pot and pan area:1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 7, 2025

  This citation has two deficient practices. Deficient Practice #1. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate temperature monitoring and documentation of the facility's hot water tank and water storage tank, resulting in the potential for inadequate water temperatures to go undetected that could cause the growth and spread of waterborne pathogens. Findings: On 8/6/25 beginning at 12:38 PM, interviews and record reviews were conducted with the Maintenance Director and the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) regarding the building’s water system. […]