The Center At Val Vista, Llc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Center At Val Vista, Llc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure food items were properly stored, labeled, dated and handled in accordance with professional standards and sanitary food service practices. The deficient practice had the potential to result in food contamination and place residents at risk for foodborne illness.Findings include:An initial walk-through of the kitchen was conducted on June 16, 2026, at 8:20 A.M with the Dietary Manager (Staff #119). Observations were made in the large walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 18, 2026

  Based on facility observations, staff interviews, record review, and a review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure that dumpsters were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. This deficient practice has the potential to increase pest infestations and contribute to the spread of disease-causing microorganisms throughout the facility environment. Findings included: An initial observation was conducted on June 16, 2026, at 8:14 a.m. of the dumpsters located outside the facility. During the observation, one dumpster lid was observed to be left open. Sixteen pairs of used gloves were scattered on the ground around the dumpsters. Oil traps were covered with dirt and leaves. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were properly stored and not left unattended at the bedside for one of one sampled resident (Resident #35). The resident census (universe) was 62. This deficient practice had the potential to result in residents who are prone to accidents, as well as visitors, having unrestricted access to medications. Findings Include: Resident #35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, acute pulmonary edema, generalized muscle weakness, dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, and other comorbidities.A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident #35 had… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554May 2, 2025

  Based on clinical record review, observations, resident and staff interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left in the room and resident was assessed to self-administration of medication for one resident (#148). The deficient practice could result in medications not being taken as ordered and residents unsafely administering medications. Findings include: Resident #148 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of encephalopathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, depressive episodes, hypertension, and dementia. Review of care plan initiated on April 10, 2025 revealed resident has a risk for cognitive/neurological complications related to encephalopathy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755May 2, 2025

  Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure scheduled medications were administered accurately according to the physician's order for one resident (#156) for a sample of six residents. The deficient practice could result in medications not being administered according to physician's orders. Findings include: Resident #156 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis that included acute kidney failure, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depressive episodes, and generalized osteoarthritis. Review of admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13.0, indicating cognitively intact. […]