The Springs of Barrow

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Springs of Barrow, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF908Feb 9, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the cooking range in 1 of 1 kitchen was kept in safe operating condition to prevent injury to staff and residents. This failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or was likely to cause serious harm, injury or death for all 58 residents, as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form provided by the Administrator on 02/01/2021 at 11:24 A.M., as well as staff and visitors. The Administrator was informed of the Immediate Jeopardy condition on 02/09/2021 at 1:40 P.M. The findings are: 1. On 02/02/2021 at 10:54 A.M., Dietary Employee #1 took a paper towel and twisted it, she then walked over to the gas stove and turned the knob for the right front burner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and faculty policy review, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands and changed gloves when contaminated; the ice machine was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition; opened food items in the refrigerator and freezer were sealed or covered to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross-contamination; expired dressing products were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; cold beverages were held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain the quality of food items and beverages. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 9:28 AM, Dietary Aide (DA) #1 picked up his phone and placed it in his pocket, contaminating his hands. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 30, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the freezer were sealed and dated, staff clothes did not touch food while serving food and staff wore hair net or cap to confine hair while in food preparation areas to minimize the potential for contaminating food items for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 74 residents who received meals from the kitchen as documented on the List provided by the Administrator on 1/30/23. The findings are: 1. On 1/30/23 at 11:55 AM., the Regional Dietary Consultant provided a policy that documented .Manual: Food and Nutrition Services .Issued 9/1/2021 . Standard: All employees wear approved attire for the performance of their duties. Guidelines: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 9, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items, the robo coupe was cleaned and dried between uses, and failed to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for food preparation to prevent the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the ability to affect 80 residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen according to a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 09/08/22 at 2:00 PM The findings are: 1. On 9/26/22 at 10:15 AM, the deep fryer had food debris and oil on the front and top of the machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 4, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer were covered and sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination and food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the potential to affect 73 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census:76), as documented on a list provided by Administrator on 3/2/2022. The findings are: 1. On 02/28/22 at 11:27 AM, the following observations were made in the walk-in freezer: a. […]