Inspection Reports for Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids

The inspection was conducted in response to an anonymous complaint alleging that the kitchen was unclean and food was not properly stored, including serving moldy bread.

The investigation found that both kitchens were clean and free of foodborne hazards, with no moldy or expired bread observed. However, several food items in refrigerators were not labeled or dated, making it unknown how long they were stored and whether they were safe for consumption. A repeat violation was established.

The complaint was anonymous and alleged that the facility served moldy bread and that the kitchen was unclean with staff not following sanitary procedures. The complaint was substantiated with a repeat violation established regarding unlabeled and undated food items in refrigerators.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to evaluate compliance with state regulations for Grand Brook Memory Care.

The facility was found to be in non-compliance with rules regarding meal and food records, specifically the failure to maintain a documented meal census for residents, personnel, and visitors over the preceding three months, and with kitchen and dietary rules due to undated food items in refrigerators, making it unclear how long food had been stored.

The document serves as a renewal notification for the Home for the Aged license of Grand Brook Memory Care following an administrative review of licensing activity over the past year.

The administrative review revealed substantial compliance with the public health code and administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities, resulting in the renewal of the facility's license.

The investigation was initiated due to allegations that Resident A eloped on 10/29/22 and residents were not supervised, and that residents were ingesting toxic materials such as liquid cleaning chemicals.

The investigation established violations related to Resident A's elopement and unsecured toxic cleaning chemicals accessible to residents. However, the allegation that there were not enough staff to meet resident care needs consistent with their service plans was not substantiated.

The complaint alleged Resident A eloped on 10/29/22 and residents were not supervised, and that residents were ingesting toxic materials such as liquid cleaning chemicals. The complaint was anonymous. The investigation confirmed the elopement and unsecured cleaning chemicals but found no violation regarding staffing levels.

The inspection was conducted as part of the original licensing study for Grand Brook Memory Care to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with home for the aged public health code and administrative rules. The report recommends issuance of a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 44.