The Home Place At Midway

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Home Place At Midway, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility's documents, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Observations made on 02/24/2026, 02/25/2026, and 02/26/2026 revealed mold contamination in the ice machine. Observations on 02/25/2026 revealed Ezer (an aide) 3's and Ezer 4's hair nets did not cover the front section of their hair.This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 26 current residents.The findings include:Review of the facility's document Kitchen Cleaning Schedule, not dated, revealed the ice machine was not included on the cleaning list or assigned a cleaning frequency. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) document, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases. The deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents with a census of 26.Observation and interviews on 02/26/2026 revealed hot water was stored at temperatures below the level needed to prevent growth of Legionella.Observation of the Hope and Faith House laundry rooms on 02/26/2026 revealed the aprons provided were made of cloth and would not protect staff clothing from splashes from… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 22 current residents. The findings include: Review of the facility's Food Storage policy, revised [DATE], revealed, Raw meat is to be stored in drip proof containers. Any expired or outdated food products should be discarded. Observation in the kitchen on [DATE] at 9:07 AM, revealed the front refrigerator had a container of cottage cheese that expired on [DATE]. Continued observation at 9:09 AM revealed a package of hamburger lying on the middle shelf, and it was not in a container. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 11, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in two (2) of three (3) kitchens (Faith Cottage and Hope Cottage kitchens). The failed practices had the potential to affect all twenty-two (22) residents. Observations, on [DATE], of the Faith Cottage kitchen, revealed a box of food stored on the floor; a dented can of food on the shelf for use; and, expired cans of food on the shelf for use. Observations, on [DATE], of the Hope Cottage kitchen, revealed an opened package of raw beef stored next to an opened package of shredded cheese; and expired food items and dented cans of food available for use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 11, 2022

  Based on interview, review of manufacturer's directions for use, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and the RB Sigma website, it was determined the facility failed to implement infection control procedures that included a respiratory protection program compliant with OSHA respiratory protection standards, including medical evaluations, training, and fit testing for the use of N95 respirators. This failed practice had the potential to affect all twenty-two (22) residents and occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]