Inspection Reports for Spring Arbor of Wilson

Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to building equipment and fire safety systems.

One deficiency remains uncorrected: a sprinkler head has not been installed in Room 112, indicating the fire safety system is not maintained in a safe condition.

This is a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to physical plant and safety systems.

The survey found multiple deficiencies including improper use of bathrooms for storage, unclean and unrepaired walls and ceilings, fire safety systems not maintained in safe condition, missing sprinkler head components, unsealed penetrations in fire-resistant barriers, non-functioning emergency and exit lighting, mechanical systems not properly maintained, and exhaust ventilation systems not working in several areas.

The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual survey on 03/16/22 and 03/17/22 to assess compliance with regulations for the facility Spring Arbor of Wilson.

The facility failed to ensure the Special Care Unit (SCU) was free of hazards accessible to residents, including unsecured disposable razors and knives, and hazardous chemicals in the kitchen. Additionally, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to a resident with dementia who experienced multiple falls, and failed to meet the acute health care needs of a resident by not providing a physician-ordered wheelchair in a timely manner.

This is a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to physical plant and fire safety compliance.

The facility was found not in compliance with certain North Carolina State Building Code requirements, including missing wiring diagrams and component maps for special locking systems, mechanical equipment not maintained safely (grease accumulation on kitchen exhaust fan), and fire safety issues such as holes in resident room doors and gaps that could allow smoke passage.

This report documents a Construction Section Biennial Survey conducted to assess compliance with the 1996 Homes for the Aged and Infirm Minimum Desired Standards, applicable portions of the 2005 Regulations for Adult Care Homes, and the 1996 Edition of the North Carolina State Building Code-Section 419 Institutional Occupancy.

Multiple deficiencies were cited related to physical plant and safety standards including missing wiring diagrams for special locking systems, deteriorated exterior fascia, poor housekeeping and maintenance issues such as damaged door frames and stained carpets, exposed sharp metal edges, unsecured oxygen bottles, fire safety system failures including missing sprinkler escutcheon plates and doors not closing properly, mechanical equipment with heavy dust and grease accumulation, electrical hazards, and the presence of prohibited portable electric heaters.

This is a Construction Section Biennial Survey to ensure the facility meets applicable building codes and regulations for adult care homes, including the 1996 Homes for the Aged and Infirm Minimum Desired Standards and the 1996 Edition of the North Carolina State Building Code.

Multiple deficiencies were cited including failure to meet building code requirements for special locking arrangements, failure to maintain cleanliness and repair of floor coverings and interior doors, failure to maintain exit signage illumination, incomplete fire protection in ceiling penetrations, unmaintained fire protection equipment in HVAC systems, dropped sprinkler head escutcheons, and failure to provide adequate exhaust ventilation in certain rooms.

The Adult Care Licensure Section and the Wilson County Department of Social Services conducted an annual survey on September 9 and 10, 2015.

The facility failed to assure that training on the care of diabetic residents was provided to 2 of 3 Medication Aides prior to the administration of insulin, as required by regulation.

This is a follow-up survey conducted to verify correction of previously noted deficiencies at the facility.

Deficiencies were noted including failure to maintain the building free of hazards such as partially blocked breaker panels and failure to maintain fire safety systems, with missing sprinkler escutcheons in multiple locations.

This is a Biennial Construction Survey conducted to assess compliance with the 1996 Homes for the Aged and Infirm Minimum Desired Standards, applicable portions of the 2005 Regulations for Adult Care Homes, and the 1996 Edition of the North Carolina State Building Code-Section 419-Institutional Occupancy.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to maintain the building free of hazards such as improper oxygen bottle storage and blocked breaker panels; failure to maintain building equipment safe and operating including unlabeled magnetic lock switches, missing sprinkler escutcheons, non-illuminating exit signs, uninspected fire extinguishers, and doors that do not close completely; and failure to maintain bathroom mechanical exhaust systems in working condition.