The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Sep 27, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a pressure ulcer to the left heel was identified so treatment could be promptly initiated to prevent further deterioration for 1 (Resident #2) and weekly skin assessments were completed and documented for 2 (Residents #2, and #5) of 4 (Residents #1, #2, #3, and #5) sampled residents who had pressure ulcers. This failed practice resulted in actual harm to Resident #2 who was not receiving weekly body audits and had an unstageable pressure ulcer to the left heel that had not been identified by staff and was not being treated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility to ensure foods stored in the refrigerator, freezer and storage room were covered, and sealed to maintain freshness and decrease the potential for cross contamination; the ice machine and ice scoop holder were maintained in clean condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' food and beverages; dietary employees washed their hands or changed gloves before handling clean equipment or food items to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 main kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Nov 22, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms were maintained in good repair for 4 (Rooms 202, 301, 304 and 406) resident rooms, and resident rooms and hallways Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. The findings are: 1.On 11/21/2023 at 3:10 PM, damage to the wall behind the bed in room [ROOM NUMBER] was observed. There were two areas where the paint had been scraped away leaving a gouge in the drywall. 2. On 11/21/2023 at 3:44 PM, damage to the wall behind the bed in room [ROOM NUMBER] was observed. Several long vertical gouges measuring 12 to 18 inches in length, had removed the paint and parts of the drywall. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 11, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dietary staff washed their hands and changed their gloves before handling food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; Hot food items were not maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 81 residents who received meals from the Kitchen (Total Census: 81), according to the list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 05/07/23 at 2:55 PM. The findings are: a. On 05/07/23 at 10:20 AM, Dietary Employee (DE) #1 opened the walk-in refrigerator. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 3, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure leftover food items were used by its use-by date to retain food quality; foods stored in the freezer and refrigerator were covered, sealed and dated; dairy product was free of discoloration; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items; 1 of 1 ice scoop holder was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages and hot foods were maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service, to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]