Astoria Place: Holes, Water Damage, Broken Lights - OH
Federal inspectors documented the deteriorating conditions during an August complaint investigation at the 74-bed facility. Behind one resident's bedroom door, inspectors found a large hole punched through the drywall at door handle height. A smaller hole gaped near the ceiling in the same area.
The bathroom shared by that resident and his neighbor had a waste basket sitting under the sink, filled a quarter of the way with water.
Two residents couldn't turn on the lights above their beds. One light had no cord at all. Another resident's bedside light had a broken cover dangling from the fixture.
In two different rooms, brown-colored stains covered the entire ceiling. The discoloration came from water pipes that had burst overhead, according to the facility's Regional Director of Maintenance.
The maintenance director confirmed every problem inspectors documented during their August 6 interview. He acknowledged the holes behind the bedroom door. He confirmed the water-filled waste basket under the leaking bathroom sink and said he was "going to get a part to fix" it.
He verified that two residents had no pull cords for their overhead lights.
The brown ceiling stains were the aftermath of burst water pipes, he explained. The pipes had been repaired, but the brown-colored spots covering the ceilings remained untreated.
The broken light cover hanging from the third resident's fixture was also confirmed.
Eight residents lived with these conditions in a facility responsible for maintaining a homelike environment. Federal regulations require nursing homes to keep areas safe, clean, and comfortable for residents.
The inspection stemmed from two separate complaints filed against the facility. Complaint numbers 2562969 and OH00166789 triggered the federal investigation that uncovered the widespread maintenance failures.
Resident #12 lived in the room with the large drywall hole behind his door and shared the bathroom with the water-filled waste basket. His roommate, Resident #81, couldn't operate the light above his bed and used the same damaged bathroom.
Residents #7 and #35 shared a room where brown stains from the burst pipes covered their entire ceiling. Residents #36 and #22 lived in another room with the same ceiling damage throughout.
Resident #29 had no way to turn on the light over his bed. Resident #82 lived with the broken light fixture hanging above where he slept.
The facility housed 74 residents when inspectors arrived. The maintenance problems affected more than one in ten residents directly.
Water continued collecting in the bathroom waste basket while residents used the space daily. The Regional Director of Maintenance had not obtained the necessary part to stop the leak by the time inspectors interviewed him.
The ceiling damage remained visible evidence of the facility's infrastructure problems. Burst pipes had been fixed, but the brown staining they left behind covered entire ceiling surfaces where residents spent their time.
Residents couldn't control basic lighting in their most personal spaces. Bedside lights serve essential functions for elderly residents who may need illumination during nighttime hours for safety or medical needs.
The drywall holes created safety hazards and compromised the structural integrity of resident living areas. The larger hole sat at door handle height, suggesting repeated impact damage that went unrepaired.
Federal inspectors classified the violations as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to residents. The problems represented environmental deficiencies that compromised the homelike atmosphere required in nursing facilities.
The maintenance director's confirmation of every documented problem indicated the facility was aware of the issues but had not prioritized repairs. His statement about needing to "get a part" for the bathroom sink suggested the leak had persisted long enough for water to accumulate in the waste basket below.
The investigation concluded that Astoria Place of Waterville failed to maintain safe, comfortable living conditions for the eight affected residents. The facility's 74-bed capacity meant these environmental failures impacted a significant portion of the resident population in their most basic living spaces.
Full Inspection Report
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ASTORIA PLACE OF WATERVILLE in WATERVILLE, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 27, 2025.
Federal inspectors documented the deteriorating conditions during an August complaint investigation at the 74-bed facility.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.