Superior Health & Rehab, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Superior Health & Rehab, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 3, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items were used prior to their use by date, and food items, utensils and dishes and were stored in a manner to limit cross contamination. The findings are: On 04/30/2024 at 9:25 AM, two 5 pound bags of shredded mozzarella were observed on the top shelf of the walk-in refrigerator. One bag had a use by date of 02/14/2024 and one bag had a use by date of 03/19/2024. The second bag had a greenish spot located on the cheese that was approximately 1.5 to 2 inches wide. On 04/30/2024 at 9:27 AM, a 1/2 full, 2 pound package of sliced turkey, was located in a storage bag that was not sealed. Located on the same shelf was a bag containing a ham sandwich with a use by date of 4/29/24. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 12, 2023

  Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the walk-in freezer were covered and sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 104), as documented on a list provided by Dietary Supervisor on 05/09/23 at 10:24 AM. The findings are: 1. On 05/08/23 at 4:26 PM, the following observations were made in the walk-in freezer: a. An opened box of cookies was on a shelf in the walk-in freezer. The box was not covered or sealed. b. An opened box of hamburger patties. The box was not covered or sealed. c. An opened box of dinner rolls. The box was not covered or sealed. d. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff used gloves to handle Styrofoam container and plastic lids, and used gloves when handling plastic scoop in a container of thickener powder; the inside of the microwave was clean and free from food spills, and dietary staff washed hands and changed gloves between dirty and clean tasks and before handling food items to minimize the potential for foodborne illness in 1 of 1 kitchen. This failed practice had the potential to affect 87 residents (total census: 87) who receive a tray from the kitchen, as documented on a list provided by the Business Office Manager on 3/8/22 at 12:56 PM. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Mar 10, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the mask and tubing for a [CONDITION(S)] (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) were stored in a bag or other closed container when not in use to prevent potential contamination for 2 (Residents #44 and #45) of 3 (Residents #44, #45 and #64) sampled residents who had physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The findings are: 1. Resident [R] #44 had a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . a. The Physicians Orders dated 1/7/22 documented, .Nurse to apply [CONDITION(S)] at HS [hour of sleep] at bedtime .Nurse to remove [CONDITION(S)] every morning . b. On 03/07/22 at 12:24 PM, the resident's [CONDITION(S)] mask and tubing were lying uncovered on the resident's dresser next to her bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF885Mar 10, 2022

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents and their representatives were notified by 5:00 p.m. the next calendar day of a single positive COVID-19 test result to prevent the further transmission of COVID-19 in 1 of 1 facility. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 87 residents as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form dated 3/7/22. The findings are: 1. A Document titled Employee Form and dated 2/12/22, documented a positive COVID test result for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1. 2. A Document titled Resident Contacts dated February 15, 2022, documented, BN BM LB [Facility Employees] Called families - 0 residents, 2 staff . 3. […]