The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 29, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff washed their hands when serving meals, follow the menu and ensure the menu was posted. The findings are: On 12/27/23 at 12:27 PM, Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) #1 was observed running her hands down her braids without washing her hands. She passed lunch trays without washing her hands between residents. A Fall/Winter menu for 12/28/23 documented that the residents should have gravy, and a choice of cereal for breakfast. On 12/28/23 at 8:38 AM, the residents were not served gravy for breakfast, and the menu was not posted. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 20, 2023

  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; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or contamination; 5 of 10 ice machines and 7 of 10 ice scoop holders were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages for residents who received meals from 10 of 10 kitchens; Hot food items were maintained at… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 5, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods in the refrigerator/freezer were tightly closed, dated, and stored to allow adequate air circulation, food stored on shelves in the dry storage were tightly sealed, clean utensils were used when accessing bulk ice, leftovers were used within 7 days or discarded, and staff properly washed hands with soap and water during meal preparation to minimize the potential for food borne illness. The failed practice had the potential to affect 102 residents who received meals and ice from the kitchens. The findings are: 1. On 08/01/22, the following observations were made in Cottage One: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Aug 5, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary equipment was consistently maintained in working order to allow for meal preparation in the cottages. This failed practice had the potential to affect 102 residents who received meals in the cottage kitchens according to the diet list provided by the dietary manager on 8/1/22. The findings are: 1. On 08/01/22 at 9:52 AM, during the initial kitchen rounds of cottage two, the refrigerator located in the kitchen had an Out of order sign on the door. Dietary #1 was asked if the refrigerator was out of service and she said, Yes. 2. On 08/01/22 at 11:15 AM, The refrigerator located in the kitchen of cottage five had an Out of order sign on it. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Oct 29, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff was available to meet the needs of residents who required assistance with activities of daily living in 1 of 1 facility. This failed practice had the potential to affect 105 residents who required assistance with activities of daily living (total census: 105), according to a list provided by the Administrator on 10/29/21. The findings are: 1. The facility's Grievance Log documented the following entries: .08/02/2021 . Elder staying in bed Saturday . .08/03/2021 . not getting assistance as needed . .08/04/2021 . staffing concern . Will staff day shift with 2 aides and 1 cook . .08/16/2021 . no shower over the weekend . .08/17/2021 . hasn't had a shower . .08/17/2021 . […]