Sunrise Retirement Community

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sunrise Retirement Community, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 22, 2022

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the availability of soap and paper towels at a handwashing sink in the kitchen. The facility did have paper towels available in the kitchen sitting on the garbage can. Observations determined the kitchen had outdated leftovers in the walk-in cooler, staff placed a prepared plate of food on a dirty steam table, and the juice machine had juice draining down the front of it. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meals from the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 30, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to prepare food in accordance with professional standards when a dietary staff member served food without completing hand hygiene prior to or during the meal service with contaminated hands. The facility reported a census of 62 residents. Findings include: During a continuous observation of the breakfast meal service on 11/29/23 at 7:48 AM Staff C, Dietary Aide, placed an English muffin in the toaster using her bare hands. Staff C didn't complete hand hygiene after they entered the kitchenette. Staff C crossed her arms and waited for the English muffin to toast. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803May 20, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to serve appropriate portions to 6 of 6 residents on a mechanical soft diet, and 6 of 6 residents on a pureed diet in one unite. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings include: The house mechanical soft diet for noon on 5/18/21 included 1 baked potato with margarine, with no skin. The pureed diet included 1 serving of pureed smoked pork chop with cherry sauce. The Diet Roster printed 5/17/21 showed 6 residents on mechanical soft diets and 6 residents on pureed diets in the [NAME] unit. On 5/18/21 at 7:54 AM Staff G Cook identified 6 residents on pureed diets in the [NAME] unit. At that time, observation showed Staff G wash her hands and apply gloves. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 20, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings include: 1. Observation on 5/17/21 at 12:05 PM showed Staff B Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) wash his hands and put peanut butter on bread, handling the bread with bare hands. He left the area and obtained jelly, washed his hands and put the jelly on the bread, handling the bread with bare hands. He cut the sandwich and placed the sandwich on a plate with bare hands and served it to Resident #39. 2. Observation on 5/18/21 at 7:54 AM showed Staff G Cook wash her hands apply gloves. Staff G placed 8 pork chops in the robot coupe. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 20, 2021

  Based on record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide appropriate infection control practices during personal care for 1 of 6 residents observed (Resident #34), handling linen during wound care for 1 resident of 3 residents observed (Resident 5), and for 2 residents observed during medication administration (Residents #13 and #30). The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS) dated [DATE], documented Resident #34 with short term memory impairment, moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making, required extensive assistance with toileting and personal hygiene, and always incontinent of bowel and bladder. […]