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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Colonial Nursing Center Of Rockford during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that the facility's dishwasher was not reaching the required temperature or sanitizer concentration to properly sanitize dishes. A dietary aide did not check or know how to check these parameters during the shift, and the administrator was aware of the issue prior to the survey. Facility policy required regular testing and recording of both temperature and sanitizer levels, which was not followed.
Residents were unable to access their personal funds outside of regular business office hours, as confirmed by staff and resident interviews. Personal funds were not available after 4:00 P.M. on weekdays, nor on weekends or holidays, and there was no alternative method for residents to obtain money when the business office was closed.
Surveyors identified extensive sanitation and food storage deficiencies in the kitchen, including uncovered trash near clean utensils, food debris on surfaces, dirty equipment, expired and unlabeled food items, and improper storage practices. Dietary staff confirmed ongoing issues with labeling and cleanliness, and a prior health inspection had cited similar non-compliance with food contact surface sanitation.
A resident with multiple medical conditions was found hoarding medications in his pillowcase after a nurse administered them and observed him taking them. The facility's policy required observation of medication consumption, which was not effectively followed, leading to a deficiency.
Dishwasher Fails to Sanitize Dishes Due to Improper Temperature and Sanitizer Checks
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The facility failed to ensure that the dishwasher was adequately sanitizing dishes, as observed during a survey. The dishwasher was labeled to require a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit and a sanitizer concentration of 50 parts per million (ppm). However, during three separate observations, the wash temperature reached only 110 degrees Fahrenheit and the rinse 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, testing of the sanitizer did not result in a color change on the test strip, indicating improper sanitizer levels. A dietary aide operating the dishwasher did not check the water temperature or sanitizer concentration during the shift and was unsure how to perform these checks. The aide demonstrated how to turn on the dishwasher but confirmed not having tested the required parameters. The facility's policy required that the chemical solution be tested once per shift and water temperatures checked after each meal and recorded. The administrator acknowledged awareness of the dishwasher's temperature issue prior to the survey and stated that a repair part had been ordered.
Failure to Provide Resident Access to Personal Funds After Business Hours
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The facility failed to make residents' personal funds available outside of regular business office hours, affecting three residents reviewed for access to their funds. Residents reported being unable to obtain money from their personal accounts after 4:00 P.M. on weekdays, as well as on weekends and holidays, due to the business office being closed. Staff interviews confirmed that personal funds are not kept in the medication cart or otherwise accessible when the business office is closed. One resident was unaware of how much money was available or how to access it, only knowing that someone would assist with purchases when needed. Observations confirmed that posted banking hours were limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and that the business office was inconsistently open during the survey period.
Widespread Kitchen Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies
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Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and food safety deficiencies in the facility's kitchen, including an uncovered trash can near clean utensils, food splatter and debris around clean utensil holders, and open containers of food left uncovered. Additional issues included a hooded sweatshirt stored on a food cart, food particles on surfaces where clean plates were held, and dirty equipment such as a microwave and mixer with dried food residue. The kitchen floor was dirty with scattered food debris and a black coating, and the stove had burnt food on the burners. The refrigerator contained uncovered, undated cake, food caked on racks and the bottom, and undated, unlabeled breaded meat. There were also expired and improperly stored food items, such as outdated hamburger and apple slices, undated lunch meats, and an open box of unpasteurized eggs. The freezer had open bags of hamburger patties stored in cardboard boxes. Interviews with dietary staff confirmed the presence of pancake mix residue on the sink, grease on storage shelves, and ongoing issues with nursing staff not labeling opened lunch meats. The dietary manager acknowledged the outdated and improperly sealed food items, as well as the overall lack of cleanliness in the kitchen. A review of the local health department's inspection report indicated previous non-compliance with cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces. Facility policy required proper storage, preparation, and labeling of food, but these standards were not met, affecting the safety and sanitation of food service for all residents.
Failure to Ensure Medication Consumption at Time of Administration
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The facility failed to ensure that medications were consumed at the time of administration for a resident, leading to a deficiency. The resident, who was cognitively intact, had a history of acquired left below the knee amputation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, and peripheral vascular disease. The resident was prescribed several medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, antibiotics, and opioids, but there was no physician order or care plan allowing self-administration of these medications. An incident occurred where a nurse administered medications to the resident and observed him taking them. However, shortly after, a nursing assistant discovered the resident hiding medications in his pillowcase. The medications found included gabapentin, acetaminophen, stool softeners, Vitamin D3, and Percocet. The resident admitted to pocketing the medications in his cheek before hiding them. The facility's policy required nurses to observe the consumption of medications, which was not effectively followed in this case, leading to the deficiency.
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| Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Shane Hill | 1 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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