Licensed Practical Nurse Staff D told inspectors the mice problem had gotten so bad that rodents consumed her food from inside the staff break room locker about a week before the inspection. The facility added traps and called an exterminator after the incident.
During their investigation, inspectors found mice droppings in four out of six drawers in one resident's clothing dresser. The contaminated drawers contained socks, jeans and personal items.
The maintenance director confirmed an ongoing mice problem, telling inspectors the exterminator had made extra visits this month. Staff caught live mice in their work area the day before his interview, though he wasn't present when it happened.
A housekeeping aide described the extent of the infestation. Staff throwing away Christmas decorations from storage closets discovered items torn and chewed by mice. A live mouse jumped out of one box as they pulled it from storage.
In one resident's room, staff found mice droppings inside a recliner cushion and threw away several of the resident's soft toys that had been contaminated.
The activity room, where three residents were present during the inspection, showed multiple mice droppings near the entrance door and around a nightstand. Some droppings were black, others green. Debris surrounded a white box behind the nightstand.
Administrator interviews revealed mice droppings were first noticed in early January. The facility's pest control company normally serviced the building monthly but made additional visits since the problem emerged. Staff received education about proper food storage to avoid attracting rodents.
The administrator confirmed the contaminated recliner was replaced and scheduled another exterminator visit.
The facility maintains a written pest control policy dated December 3, 2025, requiring an effective program against household pests and rodents.
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