Wildwood Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Wildwood Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 23, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement interventions to eliminate and/or reduce a resident's risk of being burned by a therapy modality by not ensuring the maintenance/inspection of a hydrocollater (a temperature controlled water bath for placing heating pads) was up to date, not maintaining a current temperature log for the hydrocollater, not testing the temperature of the hydrocollator prior to use on a resident, and not following the policy and/or procedure for use of a hydrocollator and heat pads resulting in a resident receiving a blistering burn on his hand for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for wounds. (Resident H) Findings include: The clinical record for Resident H was reviewed on 5/22/24 at 1:29 p.m. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 16, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident with adequate assistance of 2 staff members during a transfer. This deficient practice resulted in a fall with a fractured femur for 1 of 3 resident reviewed for activities of daily living (Resident T). Findings include: The clinical record for Resident T was reviewed on 2/14/22 at 10:30 a.m. The Resident's diagnosis included, but were not limited to, spina bifida (spine abnormality), below knee amputation of the left leg, and fracture of the right femur. A care plan, last revised 8/19/21, indicated that Resident T needed assistance performing ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care due to her limited mobility, weakness, and unsteadiness. The goal was for all her ADL needs to be anticipated and met. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF690Mar 2, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely identify and address an indwelling urinary catheter complication resulting in hospitalization . (Resident 147) Findings included: The clinical record for Resident 147 was reviewed on 3/2/22 at 10:30 a.m. Resident 147's diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Resident 147 was last weight recorded on 2/23/22 was 184 lbs. Resident 147's care plan dated 1/27/22 indicated, he had an indwelling catheter for [CONDITION(S)] bladder. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 9, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure foods were served in a sanitary and safe manner for 3 of 3 observations. Staff hair was not covered while in the kitchen, food preparation, and serving areas. (Dietary Manager, [NAME] 2, Dietary Aide 3) Findings include: 1. During the initial kitchen tour with the Dietary Manager (DM) on 1/5/26 from 9:10 a.m. to 9:35 a.m., the following was observed: - The DM was observed walking throughout the kitchen area. The DM was observed to have a beard restraint in place that covered above the nose area, below the chin area and approximately 2 inches from the ears. Facial hair, approximately one-fourth inch in length, was observed between the ears and the edge of the beard guard. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 16, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared under sanitary conditions related to: trash cans not having tight fitting lids; not labeling, dating, and/or covering items in coolers; not ensuring foods are not expired; foods not in original containers not clearly labeled for contents, dated or stored with tight fitting lids; kitchen staff not wearing beard protectors in the kitchen; and not ensuring general cleanliness of the kitchen for 147 of 148 residents served meals from the kitchen. Findings include: A brief kitchen tour was conducted on [DATE] at 11:28 a.m. with DS (dietary staff) 2. […]