Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that the unit refrigerator used for resident food contained undated and unlabeled items, including orange juice, tuna salad, and egg salad, as well as a container labeled only with a date and a last name. An LPN confirmed the lack of labeling and stated housekeeping was responsible for the refrigerator. The housekeeping supervisor acknowledged the salads were from the prior weekend and should have been removed, and explained that staff checked temperatures daily but the temperature log did not direct staff to review or discard expired or unlabeled food. The DON noted that two residents were NPO and did not use the refrigerator, and review of facility policy showed that all refrigerated foods were required to be covered, labeled, and dated.
A resident with significant medical needs was repeatedly observed in bed with pajama pants pulled down below the knees and above heel boots, a practice reportedly done to facilitate easier changing by staff at night. The ADON confirmed the observation but could not explain the rationale, and this practice was not consistent with the facility's policy requiring dignity and bodily privacy during personal care.
Two residents with mobility and sensory impairments did not have accessible call lights, as the cords were either out of reach or easily confused with light switches. Additionally, one resident recovering from joint replacement surgery was provided with a recliner that was too difficult to operate safely, limiting her ability to get up without assistance. Nursing staff and the DON confirmed these deficiencies, which were not in accordance with facility policy.
Failure to Maintain Sanitary and Properly Labeled Unit Refrigerator Food
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain the unit refrigerator used for resident food in a sanitary manner consistent with its policy and acceptable food safety standards. During an observation with an LPN, surveyors found an opened bottle of Amish orange juice that was undated, an undated and unlabeled tub of tuna salad, an undated and unlabeled tub of egg salad, and a black Styrofoam container labeled only with a date and a resident’s last name. The LPN confirmed at the time of observation that these items were unlabeled and undated and stated that housekeeping staff were responsible for maintaining this refrigerator. The Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor reported that the egg salad and tuna salad were from the previous weekend and acknowledged they should have been removed before the observation. The supervisor explained that housekeeping staff were expected to check the refrigerator daily when recording temperatures and to review the food inside at that time. However, the Storage Room Temperature Log used for documenting refrigerator and freezer temperatures contained no guidance or sign-off section for checking food items for labels, dates, or for discarding expired or unlabeled food. The DON confirmed that two residents were NPO and therefore did not use the unit refrigerator. Review of the facility’s “Food Receiving and Storage” policy showed that all foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer were required to be covered, labeled, and dated, and that food storage areas were to be kept clean at all times.
Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity and Privacy During Personal Care
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with multiple medical conditions, including metabolic encephalopathy, pneumonia, chronic respiratory failure, major depression, anxiety, spinal cord injury, and chronic lung disease, was observed in bed with flannel pajama pants pulled down below the knees and above heel boots. The resident, who required moderate to substantial assistance with personal care and was dependent on a wheelchair for mobility, was found in this state on two separate occasions. The resident explained that the pajama pants were left pulled down at night to make it easier for staff to change him in case of an accident, as he wore heel boots while in bed. During an interview, the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed the observation of the resident's pajama pants being pulled down and was unable to provide a reason for this practice, stating that the aides must be responsible. Review of the facility's policy on dignity indicated that all residents should be treated with dignity and respect at all times, including providing bodily privacy during personal care and treatments. The failure to maintain the resident's dignity and privacy constituted a deficiency as it did not align with the facility's stated policy.
Failure to Provide Accessible Call Lights and Functional Furniture
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that call lights were within reach and that functional furniture was provided to accommodate the needs of two residents. For one resident with multiple diagnoses including cognitive communication deficit, unsteadiness, and moderate hearing and vision impairment, observations revealed that the call light was not accessible. The call light cord was found on the floor behind the nightstand, out of the resident's reach, and was easily confused with the cord for the overhead light. The resident demonstrated that she could only access the light switch cord, not the actual call light, and this was confirmed by both nursing staff and the Director of Nursing. Another resident, who had undergone joint replacement and required substantial assistance for mobility and personal care, also did not have access to a call light while seated in her recliner or wheelchair. Observations showed that the call light was under the bed covers or on the floor, both out of reach. The resident indicated she would use a string on the recliner arm, but this was for the room light, not the call system. Additionally, the recliner provided to this resident was not functional for her needs post-surgery, as she was unable to close the footrest without significant force and could not get out of the chair without assistance. Interviews with nursing staff and the DON confirmed that the call light cords were easily confused with light cords and that the recliner was not suitable for a resident recovering from knee surgery. Facility policy required that each resident be provided with a means to call staff for assistance from their bed and other locations, but this was not followed for the two residents involved.
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