The Springs of Fairfield Bay

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 6, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that (1) Food stored in the walk-in cooler, walk in freezer, dry storage area, and storage area shelves along a back wall were labeled with a receive date and sealed to prevent food borne illness for one out of one kitchen, (2) expired food items were promptly discarded on or before the expiration date to prevent the growth of bacteria, (3) cross contamination did not occur during lunch service by touching the surface area of the plate, touching food inside a scoop, and touching the inside of the bowl, and hands were washed properly after donning/doffing gloves. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 8, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator were covered and sealed; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment, cold dairy products were maintained at a temperature at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F); and hot foods were maintained at or above 135 degrees F on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and expired food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria. These failed practices had the potential to affect 36 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census:36 ), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 18, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff used a alcohol wipe to cleanse the thermometer between food items when acquiring the temperatures on the steam table prior to lunch service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. This failed practice had the potential to affect 30 residents who received their meals the kitchen. The findings are: 1. On 06/15/21 at 11:34 AM and 11:37 AM, during steam table temperature observation, Dietary Employee #1 wiped the thermometer with her gloved hand instead of an alcohol wipe which was on the counter next to her. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Jul 16, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, record review and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to protect four (Resident #1, Resident #9, Resident #10, and Resident #12) of eight residents reviewed for abuse allegations from sexual abuse behavior by another resident. The findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program, revised on 04/01/2021, revealed the facility must Protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation or misappropriation of property by anyone including, but not limited to: Facility staff Other residents Consultants Volunteers Staff from other agencies Family members Legal representatives Friends Visitors and/or Any other individual. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Jul 16, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to report alleged allegations of resident-to-resident sexual abuse for four (Resident #1, Resident #9, Resident #10, and Resident #12) of eight residents reviewed for abuse allegations. The findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program, revised on 04/01/2021, revealed the facility must Investigate and report any allegations within timeframes required by federal requirements. The Abuse Policy did not address sexual abuse. There was no definition, training for recognition of sign and symptoms, or interventions to prevent sexual abuse. […]