The Grove Post-Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Grove Post-Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure professional standards for food service safety was maintained for a census of 123, when:Inside the walk-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer were unlabeled and undated food; Multiple food spices containers had cracked lids and with whitish-brownish-dust-like substances; and, Spoiled bananas were found inside the dry storage area. Two kitchen trash bin lids had scattered brownish-sticky-substances; The can opener blades had orange-color-substances; Inside the walk-in refrigerator: the floor and the metal food shelves had brownish-blackish-sticky-substances;The juice dispenser spouts and connection tubing had scattered sticky-brownish-substances;Several pots and pans were stored under the working table and were… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention and control practices were maintained for a census of 123, when: The staff failed to remove PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) inside an enhanced barrier precaution (EBP - a patient's room where staff must take extra steps to prevent the spread of hard-to-treat germs) and after handling dirty laundry;Staff reused contaminated PPE and touched clean items after contact with soiled equipment;The CK, with her gloved hands, kept pulling the lower back portion of her clothes, touched the side rim of the food tray-line area; touched the moving trays parked near her; side-touched her apron to remove food dripped on her gloves; and, The outside dumpster side-mounted opening was uncovered, garbage… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 28, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify and prevent hazards at specific points of food handling when: 1. The fruit and vegetable wash sink lacked an air gap; 2. Water pitchers were found wet inside, stored in the ready to use area; 3. Two ice machines found with black build-up in the area containing ice; 4. Discolored cutting boards found in the ready to use area; 5. Spills on kitchen floor were not cleaned up for over 30 minutes; 6. Emergency food was stored under waste pipes; and 7. Tuna and egg salads were not monitored and documented for temperature control after preparation. These failures had the potential to put 100 vulnerable residents receiving food from the kitchen at risk for foodborne illnesses. Findings: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 7, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen for a census of 132 when: 1. Unsanitary conditions were observed in the kitchen's dry storage area; and, 2. Expired items were found in the walk-in refrigerator. These failures had the potential to cause food borne illnesses. Findings: 1. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:19 a.m. with the Dietary Manager (DM), the dry storage area located in the kitchen was observed. A blue used cookie wrapper was observed on silver rack on shelf next to condiment sauce bottles. The DM stated, . I don't know how it got there and that should not have been there . During a continued concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:19 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF919Mar 7, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were accessible and in good repair for three of 32 sampled residents (Resident 16, Resident 24, and Resident 1). This failure had the potential to jeopardize the safety of these residents and limited accessibility for them to call for help. Findings: 1a. A review of Resident 16's Admission Record indicated Resident 16 was admitted to the facility in December 2024 with multiple diagnoses including heart failure and encephalopathy (a medical condition characterized by general dysfunction of the brain). […]