Inspection Reports for Ahoskie House
407 Loftin Lane Ahoskie, NC 27910, Ahoskie, NC, 27910
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
5.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
12% worse than North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously noted deficiencies.
Findings
Deficiencies noted during the Biennial Construction Survey have been corrected and no further action is required at this time.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual survey and complaint investigation from 03/06/24 through 03/07/24.
Complaint Details
The visit included a complaint investigation as part of the annual survey.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the ice machine, kitchen freezer, refrigerator, kitchen floors and walls, and dining room floors were kept clean and free of contamination, including the presence of live bugs in the kitchen and dining room and removal of bug traps in the kitchen. This failure was detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and constitutes a Type B Violation.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to ensure the refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, kitchen floors, walls, drains, pantry and dining room floors were kept clean, sanitized, and free of contamination including the presence of bugs in the kitchen and dining room.
Report Facts
Demerits: 3
Bug glue traps: 20
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 8, 2019
Visit Reason
This is a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to building maintenance and safety.
Findings
The survey found ongoing deficiencies including walls and furnishings not kept clean and in good repair, fire safety system issues such as missing sprinkler escutcheon, and a hot water system temperature initially exceeding regulatory limits but corrected during the survey.
Deficiencies (4)
Walls were not kept clean and in good repair; dining room walls heavily scuffed and dinged.
Furnishings and equipment not maintained in good repair; oven door front broken and stove turned off.
Failure to maintain building's fire safety systems in a safe condition; missing sprinkler escutcheon leaving a gap.
Hot water temperature exceeded maximum allowed (120°F) but was adjusted to compliant level (101°F) during survey.
Report Facts
Water temperature: 120
Water temperature: 101
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Apr 6, 2017
Visit Reason
This is a biennial follow-up construction survey to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies.
Findings
Several deficiencies were found including corridor obstructions, housekeeping hazards, improper ice machine drain installation, malfunctioning smoke detector and emergency release switch, corridor doors not latching properly, and compromised fire-rated walls and ceilings.
Deficiencies (6)
Corridors were not maintained free of obstructions, including 2 carts, a vacuum cleaner, a geri chair near room 210, and 3 chairs blocking the dining room exit.
Housekeeping was not maintained free of hazards; ice machine drain lines extended several inches into the floor drain, risking contamination.
Smoke detector SD24 latched with smoke but failed to activate the fire alarm system; no records of replacement found.
Central emergency release switch for the special magnetic locking failed to unlock the dining room exit.
Several corridor doors did not close quickly and latch to resist fire and smoke passage; fire-rated door to main laundry was propped open; double doors to living room would not latch automatically.
One-hour fire rated walls and ceilings were compromised with unsealed penetrations and holes in the main electrical room and riser room; ceiling repaired with non-fire rated aluminum tin.
Report Facts
Number of carts obstructing exit: 2
Number of chairs obstructing exit: 3
Date of smoke detector observation: Feb 9, 2017
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 14
Date: Feb 9, 2017
Visit Reason
The facility was surveyed for conformance with the applicable portions of the 2005 Rules for Licensing of Adult Care Homes of Seven or More Beds and applicable portions of the 1996 (1997 Revision) Edition of the North Carolina Building Code(s), Institutional Occupancy, and the 1996 Minimum Standards and Regulations for Homes for the Aged in effect at time of initial licensure.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified related to physical plant safety and maintenance, including corridor obstructions, unsafe outside premises, housekeeping hazards, fire safety rehearsal documentation, malfunctioning fire safety and building equipment, compromised fire-rated doors and walls, and the presence of a prohibited portable electric heater.
Deficiencies (14)
Corridors were not maintained free of obstructions including a wheelchair, soiled linen cart, chairs blocking exit paths, and a walker partially blocking an exit.
There was a hole in the yard beside the sidewalk near the riser room.
Waste trap for the hopper in the oxygen room was completely dry, allowing noxious odors and possibly harmful bacteria to enter the facility.
Improper storage too close to a fire sprinkler head, with pillows stacked within 6 inches of the sprinkler head.
Ice machine drain line was laying directly on the floor, risking contamination of ice.
Records of fire safety rehearsals lacked description of what the rehearsal involved.
Fire alarm system showed a 'Trouble, Pull Station Kitchen' condition.
Smoke detector SD24 latched with smoke but failed to activate the fire alarm system.
Central emergency release switch for the special magnetic locking failed to unlock the dining room exit.
Warning devices ('screamers') protecting emergency release switches were not working at dining room and near room 215 exits.
Battery powered emergency light in men's bathroom near room 303 would not work when tested.
Several corridor doors failed to close completely and latch, including fire rated doors held open by magnets or wedges and bedroom and living room doors not latching.
One-hour fire rated walls and ceilings were compromised with unsealed penetrations and damage in multiple locations including Memory Care Manager's office, electrical room, porch near room 215, and riser room; missing or loose sprinkler escutcheons in kitchen, linen closet, and corridor near room 303.
Facility failed to adhere to prohibition of portable electric heaters; a portable electric heater was found in the riser room.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 60
Clear corridor width: 5
Fire safety rehearsal frequency: 4
Emergency light duration: 90
Required clearance below sprinkler head: 18
Required heating temperature: 75
Required heating temperature Celsius: 24
Ice machine drain line height: 2
Fire rated door rating: 1
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 12, 2016
Visit Reason
The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual survey and complaint investigation on 2/11/2016 - 2/12/2016.
Complaint Details
The visit included a complaint investigation. The complaint involved allegations of verbal abuse by Staff A towards Resident #2, which was not properly reported to the health care personnel registry. The Memory Care Manager gave Staff A a verbal warning but did not conduct a full investigation or document the incident. The Administrator acknowledged the failure to report and investigate the allegation properly.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures within the required range at multiple resident room fixtures, failed to provide appropriate non-disposable table service for residents requiring feeding assistance, failed to ensure resident rights related to locked bedroom doors, and failed to report allegations of verbal abuse by staff to the health care personnel registry.
Deficiencies (4)
The facility failed to assure the water temperatures at the facility ranged from 100-116 degrees for 7 water fixtures in the resident's rooms on the 200 hall and the 400 hall.
The facility failed to assure table service included a non-disposable place setting consisting of at least a knife, fork, and spoon, in the dining room for residents that required feeding assistance.
The facility failed to ensure 1 of 7 residents was treated with respect, consideration, and dignity, related to the bedroom door being locked preventing the resident from freely entering and exiting the room without the need to ask for staff assistance.
The facility failed to report allegations of verbal abuse to health care personnel registry for 1 of 1 staff (Staff A).
Report Facts
Water fixtures with temperature out of range: 7
Residents seated at feeding assistance table: 12
Residents seated at feeding assistance table: 14
Water temperature readings: 101.8
Water temperature readings: 111.4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Named in verbal abuse allegation towards Resident #2 and failure to report to health care personnel registry | |
| Memory Care Manager | Memory Care Manager | Handled verbal abuse allegation, gave verbal warning to Staff A, failed to investigate or document incident |
| Administrator | Administrator | Acknowledged failure to report verbal abuse allegation to health care personnel registry |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager/Business Office Manager | Explained use of plastic spoons for residents requiring feeding assistance |
Report
Jan 9, 2019
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