The Springs of Park Ave

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2024

  Through observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure open food packages were properly closed, ensure walls and floors were in sanitary condition, canned goods were dent free, dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks, chemicals were kept away from serving items, food on the steam table was properly covered, and proper serving sizes were provided. The findings are as follows: 1) On 05/05/24 at 10:45 AM, two trash cans were not covered by the hand washing sink and the reach in refrigerator in the main kitchen prep area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 24, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and the dish washing room walls were clean and sanitary, failed to ensure an opened bottle of lemon juice was stored in the refrigerator to prevent potential for spoilage and dry food item were covered or sealed to prevent cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 51 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 51), as documented on a list provided by Dietary Supervisor on 2/23/22 at 10:32 AM. The findings are: 1. On 2/22/22 at 4:28 PM, the following observations were made in the kitchen: a. An open box of corn starch was stored on a shelf above the microwave b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF885Jun 17, 2021

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform residents, their representatives and/or families by 5:00 P.M. the next calendar day following the occurrence of a single confirmed COVID-19 infection and the facility failed to include mitigating actions to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission, including if visitation in the nursing home would be altered for 2 (Residents #2 and #5) of 5 case mix residents who had not been vaccinated and were at greater risk to contract COVID-19 while residing in the facility. These failed practices had the potential to affect all 55 residents who resided in the facility according to the Daily Census provided by the Acting Administrator on 6/16/2021. The findings are: 1. Resident #2 had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Aug 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility did not ensure incontinence care was provided in a manner that was timely and promoted cleanliness, good hygiene, and/or prevented infection for two (Resident #27 and Resident #54) of two sampled residents. The findings include: Resident #27 During an observation on 08/03/2025 at 11:59 AM, this surveyor observed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 provide incontinence care to Resident #27. CNA #1 had the resident roll to their left side. This surveyor noted Resident #27's incontinence brief was saturated with urine, there were two wet incontinence pads, and the resident's fitted sheet was wet. CNA #1 wiped the resident's buttocks towards their genitals. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Aug 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for one of one meal observed. The findings include: During an observation on 08/03/2025 at 12:43 PM, this surveyor observed Dietary [NAME] (DC) #7 use a #20 scoop, which was equal to 1.5 ounces, to serve a single portion of ground roast turkey to the residents who received mechanical soft diets instead of 3 ounces, per the menu. During an observation and interview on 08/03/2025 at 12:48 PM, this surveyor observed DC #7 using a #12 scoop, which was equal to 1/3 cup, to serve a single portion of pureed baked sweet potato, instead of 1/2 cup per the menu. […]