Sunny Village Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF908Sep 9, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; The HVAC system is essential for maintaining environmental temperatures within safe and acceptable ranges. This includes the air conditioning unit as well as the ventilation systems) system in a safe operating condition. Two of three air conditioning compressors (mechanical devices that maintains the facility at a cool, comfortable temperature ranging from 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit [ F, unit of temperature]) were malfunctional and not maintaining the facility at a cool, comfortable temperature for 79 of 79 residents residing in the facility. As a result, residents' room temperatures were hot and uncomfortable with temperatures ranging from 86-89 F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Sep 9, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain residents' room temperature level between 71- and 81-degree Fahrenheit ( F) for three of 66 sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3). In addition, 38 of 53 rooms checked during an environmental tour measured at 83-87 degrees Fahrenheit. This deficient practice resulted in the residents' increased level of discomfort which can negatively impact the residents' quality of life, increase the residents' risk of dehydration (excessive loss of body water) and/or heat stroke (a complication when a person's body overheats due to the inability to regulate normal body temperatures) that can be life threatening. Findings: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Mar 26, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for three (3) of four (4) sample residents (Resident 10, Resident 89, and Resident 8) reviewed for fall by failing to:and 2. Provide floor mattress (a protective, cushioned device placed on the floor beside a bed or in high-risk areas to reduce the severity of injuries-such as fractures or bruises-if a resident falls or rolls out of bed) for Residents 10 and 89 in accordance with the resident's care plan and the facility's policy and procedure(P&P) titled, Safety of Residents. 3. Monitor Resident 8's needs more frequently in accordance with the resident's care plan for Risk for Fall and Injury. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF693Mar 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (2) of three (3) sampled Residents (Residents 13 and 52) reviewed for tube feeding received appropriate gastrostomy (a surgical opening fitted with a device to allow feedings to be administered directly to the stomach common for people with swallowing problems) tube (GT) care and treatment in accordance with the facility policy by failing to:1. Properly label Resident 13's GT dressing with a date to indicate dressing change was provided as indicated in the physician's order and care plan. This failure had the potential to result in infection, deterioration of Resident 13's wound, and a lack of continuity of care. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow proper food storage handling practices in accordance with its policy and procedure (P&P) by:Failing to ensure food items were properly labeled with the item name, date opened and/ or use by date. Failing to ensure a scoop device was not placed on top of the rice.These deficient practices had the potential to result in food born illness (any sickness that is caused by the consumption of foods or beverages that are contaminated with certain infectious or noninfectious agents) to 84 residents. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/23/2026 at 7:41 AM in the facility kitchen with the Kitchen Supervisor (KS), the following food items were observed in the freezer: a. […]