St Paul's Towers

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at St Paul's Towers, in the surveyor’s own words.

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

  Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for safety when: 1. A braising pan, a rolling pin, three storage bins, a citrus juicer, a kitchen drawer, and a juice dispenser machine had black particles/residue or chipped paint, 2. Nine balsamic dressing containers, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, mayonnaise, bag of bread, mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, and a bag of prosciutto had no use-by date or had beyond use-by-dates, 3. Three compartment sink's pipe had a leak and a toilet plunger was stored under the three-compartment sink (a sink with three compartments that allows kitchen staff to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes), and 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to dispose garbage and refuse properly when the dumpsters were not closed and a laundry bin was used as garbage receptacle. This failure had the potential of harborage and feeding of pest. Findings: During an observation on 9/9/24 at 11:10 a.m., with Environmental Services Manager (ESM), three dumpsters located by the side of the facility were full of trash bags and were not closed or covered. A laundry bin designated for use of the residents' soiled laundry was filled with bags of trash. During an interview on 9/09/24 at 10:53 a.m., with ESM, ESM stated the dumpsters should be covered. ESM stated the laundry bin for soiled laundry should not be used as a garbage receptacle. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 13, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation and food storage practices when: - The High temperature dishwasher was not within the required temperature range - Kitchen floor tiles had brownish residual discoloration - Juice dispenser had a brownish substance around the nozzle - Food prep refrigerator had brownish debris at the bottom shelf area. - One 5 LB (pound) can of creamy peanut butter was past the used-by-date 9/22/22 - Food steamer with brownish substance and crumbs at the bottom shelf area. These deficient practices had the potential to result in foodborne illness and did not ensure sanitary conditions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF563May 6, 2022

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure visitors are allowed indoor visitation with residents when staff members asked visitors who are fully vaccinated to provide evidence of a negative [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 (COVID-19) test before indoor visit with residents. This deficient practice had the potential to cause residents emotional distress. Findings: During an interview on 3/14/22 at 11:36 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the facility required visitors who are fully vaccinated to provide evidence of a negative [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 test before allowed indoor visitation with residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF557Jul 28, 2026

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was treated with respect and dignity.While providing care to Resident 1, Resident 1 punched Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the chest. CNA responded to Resident 1, If you hit me, I will hit you back. Resident 1's family member was in the room and heard CNA 1's comment. This failure had the potential to cause emotional distress to Resident 1 and/or Resident 1's family member. During a record review of the Resident 1's Face Sheet, dated July 28, 2026, the Face Sheet indicated diagnoses of dementia (diseased or injured brain cells that affect thinking, communication, and mood) and trouble with daily tasks. […]