Valley Skilled Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Valley Skilled Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF842May 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect and secure protected health information (PHI) for residents and private information for staff when two of seven sheds (a simple roofed structure used as storage space) were broken into on 4/29/25 and was not secured until 5/6/25. This failure had the potential to result in loss, destruction, or unauthorized use of resident PHI and staff private information. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/6/25 at 9:58 a.m. with the Environmental Service Director (ESD) outside behind the facility, two of seven sheds approximately 10 feet x 15 feet made of wood did not have locks and one shed did not have a door. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 28, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and storage practices in the kitchen when: 1. There was no air gap for Prep sink and dishwasher machine. 2. Torn gaskets found on both Reach-in refrigerator's doors. 3. Dust found on these areas: a) Hanger for pot, pans and utensils. b) Under Food Prep stainless steel table. c) Wall in storeroom d) Four storage shelves in storeroom e) Storeroom's doorway. f) Ventilator fans in Reach-in refrigerator. g) Walk in refrigerator insulation black pipe. h) Under stainless steel table for beverage area. i) Stainless shelves for spices. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Apr 15, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staffing information was posted daily at the beginning of each shift for two out of four days (4/13/22 and 4/15/22). This failure resulted in facility staffing information not readily accessible to residents and visitors. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/13/22, at 2:30 p.m., with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), near the front entrance of the facility, the posted nursing staffing information was for 4/12/22 [previous day]. ADON stated he had forgotten to post the nursing staffing information for today [4/13/22]. ADON stated he was responsible for posting the nursing staffing information from Monday to Friday. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 15, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and storage practices in the kitchen when: 1. The three compartment sinks (three sinks used for washing dishes, one for washing, one for rinsing and one for sanitizing dishes) and a food preparation sink did not have an air gap. 2. The handwashing sink in dish room did not have soap and one Dietary Aide (DA) failed to properly wash hands after handling soiled items; 3. There were multiple areas in the kitchen, kitchen equipment and food storage areas that were not clean. 4. Dietary staff was storing food ingredients in trash bags; and 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Apr 15, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly when trash was found outside on the floor surrounding the dumpster. And the lids of the dumpsters did not close properly. This failure had the potential to attract pests and rodents. Findings: During an observation on 4/12/22, at 1:52 PM, outside facility, there were 2 dumpsters. One of the dumpsters was recycle dumpster. The recycle dumpster lids were not closed. Trash was surrounding another dumpster floor and one of the lid was not closed. During an interview on 4/12/22, at 3:05 PM, with Food and Nutrition Director (FND), in front of dumpsters, FND stated it is inappropriate to have trash surrounding dumpster. My expectation is to have someone to clean, sanitize the area. […]