Spring Creek Nursing: Broken Sink, No Soap - OH
Federal inspectors found Resident #24's bedroom sink wrapped in tape with an "out of order" sign when they arrived for a complaint investigation on August 14. In the resident's bathroom, water overflowed from a broken sink onto the floor, with a wash basin placed underneath to catch the leak.
The bathroom had no hand soap or paper towels.
Resident #24 told inspectors he didn't know how long his bedroom sink had been broken. When he needed his hands washed, certified nursing assistants had to use a washcloth with bar soap, he said. Staff dried his hands with a towel.
The Plant Operations Director confirmed the resident didn't have a working sink in his room during an interview with inspectors. He said he was unsure how long it had been out of order.
Housekeeper #159 told inspectors that if a resident doesn't have hand soap in their bathroom, staff would immediately replace it. But she acknowledged the facility sometimes runs short when delivery trucks don't show up with products.
The facility's housekeeping director confirmed during an interview that every resident bathroom should have soap and water available.
Spring Creek's own policy requires housekeeping staff to provide "the highest quality care possible by being the primary care-givers of the environment." The policy specifically states this includes "providing and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment including personal hygiene items."
The violation was discovered during a complaint investigation conducted by federal inspectors on August 27. The deficiency was classified as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to few residents.
The inspection report does not indicate when the bedroom sink broke or how long the bathroom had been without soap and paper towels. It also doesn't specify what complaint triggered the federal investigation.
Hand hygiene is considered a fundamental infection control measure in nursing homes, where residents are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies proper handwashing as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs in healthcare settings.
Resident #24's situation meant that basic hand hygiene required staff intervention with improvised supplies rather than the resident being able to independently wash his hands when needed.
The facility is required to submit a plan of correction to address the deficiency. Federal regulators will monitor compliance during future inspections to ensure the problems have been resolved.
Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 401 N Broadway Street in Green Springs, a small community in northwest Ohio. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents requiring long-term care and short-term recovery services.
The broken sink and missing hygiene supplies represent a failure to maintain basic environmental standards that nursing homes are required to provide under federal regulations. Residents depend on facilities to ensure their living spaces have functioning plumbing and essential personal care items.
For Resident #24, the most basic act of washing his hands became dependent on staff availability and makeshift solutions involving washcloths and bar soap, rather than having access to a working sink with proper supplies in his own room.
Full Inspection Report
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SPRING CREEK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC in GREEN SPRINGS, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 27, 2025.
Federal inspectors found Resident #24's bedroom sink wrapped in tape with an "out of order" sign when they arrived for a complaint investigation on August 14.
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.