Spring Lake Village

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 13, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections when: 1 a-d. The facility was not following Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-Centers for Disease Control Recommendations to wear personal protective equipment when caring for residents with an indwelling medical device) for four of 18 sampled residents (Resident 148, Resident 14, Resident 21, and Resident 10). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF945Feb 13, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control training program related to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP [Centers for Disease Control guidance to wear personal protective equipment when caring for residents with an indwelling medical device designed to reduce the spread of infections]). (cross reference to F880). This failure had the potential to negatively affect the facility's ability to maintain a safe environment to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among the 47 residents in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 7, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the floors of the walk-in refrigerators and freezer were clean. This failure resulted in food storage areas that were not sanitary. Findings: During an observation and concurrent interview on 4/3/23 at 9:02 a.m., the floor of the Prep Fridge had an accumulation of food debris. On the floor under the bottom shelves were a whole onion, a pickle slice, a wrapped butter pat, and a bottle of lime juice. Management Staff D verified these items under the shelves and stated the floors of the walk-in refridgerators and freezer were supposed to be cleaned every night. When queried, Management Staff D stated it looked like it was probably not cleaned last night. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Apr 7, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store its kitchen waste when the facility's recyling dumpster was propped open and had lids that did not properly close, and the trash compactor was left open. This failure could lead to infestation with insects or rodents. Findings: During an observation of the trash area and concurrent interview on 4/5/23 at 10:33 a.m., the trash compactor door was open with trash visible inside. Management Staff D stated the door should not be open and closed it. One of the two recycling dumpsters had its lid propped open with a large Styrofoam block. Management Staff D verified it should not be propped open and removed the Styrofoam block. The dumpster's lids sagged and were too short to close the dumpster properly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure, the enhanced barrier precautions (EBP, an infection control intervention, primarily used in nursing homes, that involve the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact resident care activities to reduce the transmission of infection) were implemented for two out of two residents sampled for infection control (Residents 29 and 45 ) that had opened wounds.This failure could result in increased transmission of germs and increased risk of infections among residents, staff, and visitors. […]