The Springs of Mine Creek

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Apr 28, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical and mental abuse by staff kicking her doll around on floor and holding her down for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 sampled resident who was abused by staff. The failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or was likely to cause serious harm, injury, or death to Resident #1 who was emotionally and physically abused by staff resulting in bruising and swelling to the face. The Administrator was informed of the Past Immediate Jeopardy on 4/26/22 at 4:05 PM. The findings are: Resident #1 had a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF608Apr 28, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure physical and mental abuse was immediately reported of staff kicking a resident's doll around on the floor and holding the resident down for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 sampled resident. The failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or was likely to cause serious harm, injury, or death to Resident #1 who was emotionally and physically abused by staff resulting in bruising and swelling to the face. The Administrator was informed of the Past Immediate Jeopardy on 4/26/22 at 4:05 PM. The findings are: Resident #1 had a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the ice machine was maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential growth of harmful bacteria that could be transferred to the resident's food. This failed practice had the potential to affect 72 residents who received drinks from the kitchen. The findings are: 1. On 08/05/24 at 10:50 AM, the area in the ice machine where ice forms before dropping into the ice collector had water dripping. The surveyor asked Dietary Manager (DM) to wipe the area. The DM took a white paper towel and wiped the area, and a residue was on the towel. The DM was asked to describe what was on the towel, the DM stated, Grungy, dirty, it needs to be cleaned inside and out. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 27, 2023

  F921 Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public for 1 of 1 cook stoves. This failed practice had the potential to affect 74 residents as documented on the Daily Census provided by the Administrator on 10/23/2023 at 09:15 AM. The findings are: a. On 10/25/23 at 11:36 AM Dietary worker #1 turned on the gas stove top burner and it did not ignite. Dietary worker #1 lit the stove top burner after turning on the gas with an orange in color multi-purpose lighter with flex wand and it blew a flame of fire once lit. b. On 10/25/23 at 11:50 AM Dietary worker #1 turned on the gas stove top burner and it did not ignite. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 22, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items, 1 of 1 ice machine was maintained in a clean condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' food or beverages, cold food items were maintained at 41 degrees or below to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 70 residents who received food from the kitchen (total census: 72 ), according to the diet list provided by the Dietary Employee dated 7/22/2022 at 9:01 AM The findings are: 1. On 7/20/22 at 3:32 PM, Dietary Employee #1 was wearing gloves on her hands. She opened the door for the Surveyor to come in. […]