The Grove Care and Wellness

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Grove Care and Wellness, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 6, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe, sanitary food preparation and storage practices were followed in the kitchen when: 1. Clean water pitchers were stored on dirty grey plastic shelves; 2. Dust was observed in several kitchen and storage areas, equipment, and ventilation vents; 3. Four rusting silver storage shelves were found in the disposable item storage room; 4. One roast beef was observed defrosting in a shallow two-inch pan; 5. Two Dietary Aides (DA) were observed with their hair not fully covered with hair net; and 6. Several open packages of food items were observed in the walk-in-freezer. These failures had the potential to cause food-borne illnesses in a highly susceptible resident population. Findings: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Dec 6, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to follow the policy and procedure to provide an environment free of pests, when fruit flies and one mosquito were observed flying and landing in the kitchen. This failure had the potential to lead to food borne illnesses (illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins) in the facility residents who eat food prepared in the kitchen. Findings: On December 3, 2023, at 10:22 a.m., an observation was conducted with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) in the kitchen. Six black flies were observed landing on the wall in front of the CDM's office, and two black flies landed in the dish washing area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 4, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained and food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1. Food items were not appropriately labeled with the use by date; and 2. Expired food items were available for use. These failures had the potential for the growth of harmful microorganisms which may result in food-borne illnesses in a medically vulnerable population of 34 residents. Findings: On [DATE], at 8:56 a.m., the initial kitchen tour was conducted with Cook 1. The continuation of the initial kitchen tour was conducted with the Dietary Supervisor (DS) at 9:15 a.m. On [DATE], at 9:22 a.m., the DS was interviewed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Nov 4, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the trash containers were not overfilled and the lids were kept securely closed to prevent the potential attraction of pests and vermin (nuisance animals that could spread diseases). This facility failure increased the potential for attracting insects and vermin, which could result in food-borne illnesses in a highly susceptible population of 34 residents. Findings: During the initial kitchen tour on November 1, 2022, at 9:15 a.m., an observation of the trash bin recycle container was conducted with the Dietary Supervisor (DS). The trash bin recycle container was observed to have an open inlet on top of the lid where trash were being placed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 30, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food practices were provided, when: 1. Lettuce and stalks of celery were found in the walk-in refrigerator, open to air; 2. A small container of elbow macaroni was not dated or labeled; and 3. One tin container was placed on top of another tin container touching cut up watermelon. These failures had the potential to cause growth of harmful bacteria in food served to a medically compensated population. Findings: 1. On January 27, 2025, at 9:47 a.m., during the initial kitchen tour with the Dietary Manager (DM), small heads of lettuce and stalks of celery were found in unsealed plastic bags observed to be open to air stored in the walk-in refrigerator. […]