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NameBROOKDALE SOUTH CHARLOTTE
Address5515 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type40 - Rest/Nursing Homes
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/5/2014
Final Score @ Grade
95
General CommentsGeneral Comment: #5. Observed some vent cover throughout in common bathroom with some dust present. Clean vents in common bathrooms.**Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b). #17. Observed water nozzle on water dispenser on 1st floor with some build-up in nozzle. Water dispenser nozzle cleaned at time of inspection. Clean water nozzle on water dispenser often/regular using a food grade sanitizer!**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). #30. Observed pilled crusher on med cart soiled throughout! Thoroughly clean pill crushers often/regular to prevent build-up between crusher!**Medication carts shall be cleaned when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c). Chanel Jackson and Mike Hudson present at time of inspection!

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Walls and ceilings cleanable, clean, good repair No No No Touch-up paint throughout in common sitting area, common shower/ baths. Patch holes in wall in bathrooms, laundry room and residents rooms and repaint. Clean doors at independent living main entrance and doors to bathrooms! Repair ceiling in 111-B and monitor ceiling in 218 bathroom and repair if needed. Repaint ceiling where repair work has taken place! Monitor water stains on ceiling and repair any leaks if needed.Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
8 1 Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair No No No Observed laminate on hand washing sink counter separating exposing press/particle wood. Caulk/seal laminate on hand washing sink counter throughout in memory care bathrooms and common shower/bath. Observed soiled shower curtain in 111. Clean or replace shower curtain. Clean shower head in room 203. Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). Keep all hand washing facilities clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b) Hand washing sinks shall be accessible to all areas where personnel may be exposed to bodily excretions or secretions. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
12 1.50 Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device No No No Observed hand washing sinks missing paper towels in activity kitchen near main entrance and kitchenette in memory care. Observed no soap in soap dispenser in hallway bathroom in assistant living! Observed storage in the hand washing sink in soiled linen room in memory care. No storage in hand washing sink! Provide soap and paper towels at all hand washing sink at all times!Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
28 0.50 Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored No No No Observed bags of briefs stored on the floor in residents room and residents bathroom in memory care and assistant living! NO storage on the floor. Store briefs on shelving in closet and shelving in bathroom!All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
35 0.50 Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected No No No Observed soft plush toys/dolls in memory care unit soiled/stained. Thoroughly clean soft plush toys/dolls in memory care unit after each day use or when visibly soiled!Shared plush toys shall be laundered after each day's use. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c).
40 0.50 Food brought by employees or visitors handled properly No No No Observed raw eggs stored above other food products in memory care refrigeration unit. Store raw meat and raw eggs below and away from other food products. Carton of eggs was not labeled with employee or resident name and was not dated. WHY IS RAW EGGS BEING USED IN MEMORY CARE UNIT? #44.Observed cases of ensure stored on the floor in closet area of memory care residents. NO FOOD STORAGE ON THE FLOOR! Store ensure on shelving in residents closet.