Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Oct 18, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided quality of care, according to the Residents' plans of care, facility policy, and professional standards of practice for one Resident (#47), out of a sample of 27 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide the following care and services for a Resident who was at risk for re-opening a pressure wound located on the coccyx (also known as the tailbone, is a small, triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine) that had been recently resolved and considered to still be a fragile area, and also had a current Urinary Tract Infection ([CONDITION(S)]): 1) reposition the Resident as indicated in his/her plan of care, 2) provide incontinence care per the Resident's care plan, and… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF695Oct 18, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided the necessary respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice in accordance with the Resident's care plan for one Resident (#45) out of a total sample of 27 residents. Specifically, 1) The facility failed to ensure its staff provided necessary equipment (a mask) required for the function of a [CONDITION(S)] device (bilevel positive airway pressure device, that provides non-invasive mechanical ventilation that uses pressure to push air onto one's lungs to assist with breathing and maintain an open airway). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the facility main kitchen where resident food for consumption was prepared. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure all kitchen equipment was clean and sanitary, including the stove top, oven, and the dishwashing machine. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 12/3/24 at 7:20 A.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) and surveyor observed the following: -Dried elbow noodles and food debris on the left side of the stove top in between the stove top and oven -Built up food debris and drippings on the stove -Right side of the oven, located to the left of the stove top to have dark, grease markings and dried food debris -Dishwasher to have large… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Oct 24, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and records and policies reviewed, the facility failed to reduce potential transmission of infection by ensuring that: 1. The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) was worn by staff for Residents (#181, #124, #182 and #330), who were identified as requiring Transmission-Based Precautions (used in addition to standard precautions for residents who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission), and hand hygiene was conducted by facility staff, as required; and 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Mar 26, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received food that was palatable and served at an appetizing temperature for three units (Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3), out of three units, and for three sampled Residents ( #4, #93 and #136), out of a total of 26 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the food provided during meals was appetizing in taste, temperature and appearance. Findings include: 1. During the initial pool process on 3/24/26 from 8:30 A.M. […]