The Blossoms at Hot Springs Rehab and Nursing Cent

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Blossoms at Hot Springs Rehab and Nursing Cent, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 26, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 ice scoop holders was maintained in a clean condition to prevent the potential contamination of residents' food or beverages; food items stored in the refrigerator and freezer were covered or sealed to prevent potential cross contamination or food borne illness, and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the potential to affect 73 residents who received meals from the kitchen. The findings are: 1. On 01/22/24 at 09:55 AM, the ice scoop holder on the right side of the wall close to the ice machine in the dining room had wet black residue on it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 6, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator, and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired dairy products and food items were promptly removed / discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; failed to ensure leftover food items were used by its use-by date to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination; and failed to ensure 2 of 2 ice machines and 1… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 12, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide comfortable water temperatures for 2 (Resident #11 and Resident #40) of 10 sampled residents who reside on A and B Halls. Residents were reviewed for a comfortable and homelike environment. The findings include: 1) Review of Resident #40 ' s quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/15/24, indicated Resident #40 had diagnoses of dementia, high blood pressure, heart failure, and scored 7 (0-7 indicates severe cognitive impairment) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jan 26, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set [MDS] assessment accurately reflected a level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review [PASARR] evaluation with recommendations to facilitate the ability to plan, coordinate and provide necessary care for 3 (Resident #4, #44, and #53) of 11 sampled (Resident #2, #4, #9, #16, #21, #41, #44, #45, #48, #53,#67) and had the potential to affect 39 residents who had a level II PASRR. The findings are: 1. Resident #4 with a diagnosis of SCHIZOPHRENIA, PSYCHOSIS, and CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Jan 26, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure activities were regularly provided to residents on the weekends. The failed practice had the potential to affect 73 residents that reside in the facility. The findings are: On 01/22/24 at 11:26 AM, Resident #2 stated, No activities happen on the weekend. On 01/22/24 at 12:54 PM, Resident# 48 was asked about activities and if she attends? Resident #48 stated; I love to go to activities, but they have no activities on the weekend. 01/23/24 at 2:00 PM, Resident #48 indicated that she enjoyed playing bingo and having her nails done. Resident indicated she just wished they did stuff on the weekends. On 01/25/24 at 2:15 PM, the Surveyor Interviewed the Activity Director [AD], regarding activities on the weekend. […]