Inspection Reports for
Attala County Nursing Center
326 Highway 12 West, Kosciusko, MS, 39090
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Inspection Report — Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 20, 2026
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The State Agency conducted two Complaint Investigations (CI MS #2642552 and CI MS #2653261) at the facility on 1/20/26. During the survey the SA determined the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Complaint Details
Two complaint investigations were conducted (CI MS #2642552 and CI MS #2653261). The facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited during the complaint investigations.
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Complaint Investigations: 2
Inspection Report — Sep 24, 2025
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 24, 2025
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On 09/24/25 the State Agency (SA) conducted a desk review of the information that was provided to our agency related to the annual survey that was completed on 08/21/25.
Findings
The information provided by the facility confirmed the facility had put measures in place to correct the deficient practice and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements of participation. The SA is recommending that your facility be placed back in compliance effective 09/22/25.
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Deficiencies cited: 0
Inspection Report — Sep 24, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Sep 24, 2025
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On 09/24/25 the State Agency (SA) conducted a desk review of the information that was provided to our agency related to the annual survey that was conducted on 08/18/25. The information provided by the facility confirmed the facility had put measures in place to correct the deficient practice and sustain compliance with applicable provisions of the 2012 (existing) Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Findings
The State Agency is recommending that the facility be placed back in compliance effective 09/22/25. No deficiencies were cited in this desk review.
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 23, 2025
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The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #2617201 at the facility on 09/23/25. MS #2617201 was investigated for resident safety.
Complaint Details
Complaint number CI MS #2617201 was investigated for resident safety and no deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this survey. The facility remains out of compliance with state licensure requirements due to deficiencies cited on the 08/21/25 survey.
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Complaint investigations: 1
Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2025
Routine
Date: Aug 21, 2025
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Routine inspection of Attala County Nursing Center to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to resident care, environment, staffing, medication management, and documentation.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a homelike environment, accurate resident assessments, comprehensive care plans, trauma-informed care assessments, adequate staffing levels, medication regimen reviews, and proper medication storage. Several residents had environmental and care deficiencies, including unclean equipment and unmet care needs.
Deficiencies (8)
F 0584: The facility failed to provide a homelike environment for four residents due to issues such as difficult-to-open doors, corroded overbed tables, and unclean IV poles.
F 0641: The facility failed to accurately code a Medicare five-day and Significant Change MDS assessment for one resident, resulting in incorrect documentation of an indwelling catheter.
F 0656: The facility failed to implement comprehensive care plans for two residents, as evidenced by untrimmed and dirty fingernails despite care plan instructions.
F 0677: The facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living care to maintain personal hygiene for two residents, with long, dirty fingernails posing a safety risk.
F 0699: The facility failed to assess and identify potential trauma triggers for one resident with PTSD, lacking a trauma-informed care assessment.
F 0725: The facility failed to provide adequate weekend nursing staff during Quarter 2 of 2025, triggering excessively low weekend staffing reports.
F 0756: The facility failed to ensure timely physician review and implementation of psychotropic drug dosage recommendations for one resident.
F 0761: The facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a properly secured refrigerator, with a narcotic lock box not affixed and easily removable.
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Residents affected: 4
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 1
Days with low weekend staffing: 5
Residents reviewed for psychotropic drug dosage: 4
Medication storage rooms: 3
Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2025
Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 21, 2025
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The State Agency conducted an Annual Recertification survey and two (2) Complaint Investigations (CI) MS #2583758 and CI MS #488196 at the facility from 08/18/25 through 08/21/25. The SA investigated CI MS #2583758 related to quality of care and investigated CI MS #488196 and there were no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The SA investigated CI MS #2583758 related to quality of care and cited deficiencies. CI MS #488196 was investigated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and cited for multiple deficiencies including environmental safety, assessment accuracy, care plan implementation, trauma-informed care, staffing, medication management, and drug storage.
Deficiencies (8)
F0584 - Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment. The facility failed to provide a homelike environment for four residents due to issues such as difficult-to-open doors, corroded furniture, and unclean equipment.
F0641 - Accuracy of Assessments. The facility failed to accurately code a Medicare five day and Significant Change MDS assessment for one resident who had an indwelling catheter but it was not coded.
F0656 - Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan. The facility failed to implement comprehensive care plans for two residents, including failure to provide nail care as directed.
F0677 - ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents. The facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living care to maintain personal hygiene for two residents who had long, dirty fingernails despite care plans directing nail care.
F0699 - Trauma Informed Care. The facility failed to assess and identify potential triggers for trauma survivor Resident #5, who witnessed a traumatic event, and did not complete a trauma-informed care assessment.
F0725 - Sufficient Nursing Staff. The facility failed to provide adequate weekend staffing during Quarter 2 2025, triggering excessively low weekend staffing on five days.
F0756 - Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On. The facility failed to ensure the physician was contacted for order approval regarding psychotropic drug dosage recommendations for one resident; some dosage changes were not implemented or documented as reviewed.
F0761 - Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals. The facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a properly secured refrigerator; a narcotic lock box was locked but not secured and was easily removable.
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Deficiencies cited: 8
Complaint Investigations: 2
Low weekend staffing days: 5
Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 21, 2025
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The facility was surveyed for compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Findings
One deficiency was cited related to the electrical systems; the facility failed to have a properly installed hard-wired remote annunciator panel for the emergency generator, affecting all residents.
Deficiencies (1)
K0916 - Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Alarm Annunciator. The facility failed to have a properly installed hard-wired remote annunciator panel for the emergency generator as required by NFPA 99 6.4.1.1.17, affecting all residents.
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Deficiencies cited: 1
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 7, 2025
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The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the complaint survey completed on 03/13/25 to confirm corrective measures and sustained compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Complaint Details
CI MS#26995 - The complaint investigation was substantiated and the facility was found in compliance after corrective measures were confirmed.
Findings
The facility was found to have implemented corrective measures and was placed back in compliance effective 03/31/25. No deficiencies were cited in this desk review.
Inspection Report — Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 25, 2025
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On 03/25/25 the State Agency (SA) conducted an onsite complaint investigation for MS #28295 for alleged privacy and dignity issues as well as safety concerns.
Complaint Details
Complaint MS #28295 involved alleged privacy and dignity issues as well as safety concerns. No deficiencies were cited related to this complaint.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited related to the complaint investigation. The facility remains out of compliance due to deficiencies cited on the 03/13/25 complaint survey.
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Deficiencies cited: 0
Inspection Report — Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 13, 2025
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The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI MS # 26990) at the facility on 3/12/25 regarding misappropriation of medications.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation CI MS #26990 involved allegations of medication misappropriation. Deficiency F0602 was cited and substantiated.
Findings
F0602 - The facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property as evidenced by medication diversion involving four residents. The investigation revealed that a Licensed Practical Nurse removed discontinued or expired medications from the medication room for personal use.
Deficiencies (1)
F0602 - The facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property as evidenced by medication diversion affecting four residents. A Licensed Practical Nurse was found to have removed discontinued or expired medications from the medication room, including Cardizem, Pravastatin, Glucophage, Cipro, and Lasix. The only current resident affected was assessed with no adverse findings.
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Deficiencies cited: 1
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 23, 2024
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On September 23, 2024 the State Agency conducted two onsite complaint investigations, CI MS #25958 and CI MS #26296, both alleging that a resident had been sexually abused in the facility.
Complaint Details
CI MS #25958 and CI MS #26296 alleged sexual abuse of a resident; both complaints were investigated and found unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The State Agency determined there was no evidence to support any sexual abuse in the facility and found the facility in compliance with the Rules and Regulations for "The Aged and Infirmed". No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 8, 2024
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The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation (CI MS#25700) related to resident rights at the facility on 07/08/24.
Complaint Details
Complaint number CI MS#25700 related to resident rights was investigated and found to have no deficiencies; the facility was in compliance.
Findings
The survey determined that the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Services and cited no deficiencies.
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Complaint investigations: 1
Inspection Report — May 13, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 13, 2024
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On May 13, 2024 the State Agency conducted an onsite investigation for two complaints, CI MS #24272 for alleged verbal abuse of a Resident, and CI MS #24970 for alleged neglect of failure to suction a choking resident.
Complaint Details
Complaint CI MS #24272 alleged verbal abuse of a Resident and CI MS #24970 alleged neglect of failure to suction a choking resident. Both complaints were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The State Agency determined that the facility was in compliance with the rules and regulations for the Aged and Infirm and no deficiencies were cited.
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Complaints investigated: 2
Inspection Report — Dec 12, 2023
Annual Inspection
Date: Dec 12, 2023
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On 12/12/23 the State Agency (SA) conducted a desk review of the information that was provided to our agency related to the annual survey that was completed on 11/08/23. The information provided by the facility confirmed the facility had put measures in place to correct the deficient practice and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements of participation.
Findings
The State Agency is recommending that the facility be placed back in compliance effective 12/7/23. No deficiencies were cited in this desk review.
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Deficiencies cited: 0
Inspection Report — Nov 8, 2023
Annual Inspection
Date: Nov 8, 2023
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The State Agency conducted an annual re-certification survey and a complaint investigation (CI) MS #23326 at the facility from 11/6/23 to 11/8/23. The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and cited F584, F656, and F692. The facility was found in compliance with the complaint investigation related to call lights within reach of residents.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation CI MS #23326 related to call lights within reach of residents was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements due to failure to maintain a safe environment, failure to implement a comprehensive care plan for fluid restriction, and failure to maintain nutrition/hydration status as prescribed. The complaint investigation related to call lights was found to be in compliance.
Deficiencies (3)
F0584 - Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment. The facility failed to maintain a safe environment as evidenced by a splintered chair rail molding in one resident room that posed a safety risk.
F0656 - Develop/implement comprehensive care plan. The facility failed to implement a fluid restriction care plan for one resident, resulting in noncompliance with prescribed fluid restrictions.
F0692 - Nutrition/hydration status maintenance. The facility failed to follow a physician prescribed fluid restriction for one resident, allowing excessive fluids in the resident's room.
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Deficiencies cited: 3
Inspection Report — Nov 7, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Nov 7, 2023
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The facility meets the applicable provisions of the 2012 (existing) Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with the Life Safety Code; no deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 25, 2023
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The State Agency conducted a complaint survey, MS #20271, on 1/25/23.
Complaint Details
Complaint MS #20271 was investigated and the facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with the Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm with no deficiencies cited.
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Complaint count: 1
Inspection Report — Nov 16, 2022
Follow-Up
Date: Nov 16, 2022
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The State Agency conducted a Follow Up Survey at the facility on 11/16/22 for the Annual Recertification Survey conducted on 09/12/22 to 09/15/22.
Findings
The SA determined that the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations for participation with no deficiencies cited effective 10/31/22.
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Deficiencies cited: 0
Inspection Report — Oct 31, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Oct 31, 2022
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On 10/31/22 the State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey conducted on 9/13/22. The information confirmed the facility had put measures in place to correct the deficient practice and sustain compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code.
Findings
The State Agency found the facility in compliance with the Life Safety Code and recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 10/31/22.
Inspection Report — Sep 15, 2022
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 15, 2022
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The State Agency (SA) conducted an annual recertification survey from 09/12/22 to 09/15/22. The SA determined the facility was not in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm with deficiencies cited at M190, M500, M610, M640 and M815.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Minimum Standards due to issues with restraint use, residents' rights, activities of daily living, accident prevention, oxygen equipment management, and safe food handling procedures.
Deficiencies (6)
M190 - Restraint. The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical restraints as evidenced by a full side rail used without an assessment, medical symptom, or ongoing evaluation for one resident. Resident #16 fell from bed and sustained injuries related to the use of a full side rail.
M500 - Residents' Rights. The facility failed to honor residents' rights to self-determination with their choice to smoke according to the facility's smoking schedule for two residents, #58 and #80, resulting in missed or late smoke breaks.
M610 - Activities of daily living. The facility failed to provide nail care for a resident dependent on staff as evidenced by a brown substance under the resident's fingernails for Resident #56.
M640 - Accidents. The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accident hazards as evidenced by failure to identify a full side rail as a hazard. Resident #16 sustained a fall from bed and fractured wrist related to the use of a full side rail.
M655 - Special needs. The facility failed to ensure oxygen in use signage was on the door, nasal cannula storage bags were provided, and that nasal cannula storage bags, oxygen tubing, and humidifier bottles were labeled and dated for two residents, #29 and #58.
M815 - Safe Food Handling Procedures. The facility failed to prevent the likelihood of contamination of food utensils as evidenced by black buildup on the wall in the dishwasher area, debris on a shelf used for drying plate covers, and dirty fans in the kitchen.
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Deficiencies cited: 6
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Inspection Report — Sep 13, 2022
Life Safety
Date: Sep 13, 2022
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The facility underwent a Life Safety Code survey to assess compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Findings
The facility failed to properly document required testing and inspections for the sprinkler system, fire drills, and the emergency generator, potentially affecting the entire facility.
Deficiencies (3)
K0353 - The facility failed to properly document records of quarterly fire sprinkler system inspections for calendar years 2021 and 2022, which had the potential to affect the entire facility.
K0712 - The facility failed to properly perform and document fire drills as required, missing documentation for multiple quarters in 2021 and 2022, affecting all smoke compartments and residents.
K0918 - The facility failed to properly document records of annual and monthly testing of the emergency generator, including missing monthly 30-minute load test documentation for several months, potentially affecting the entire facility.
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Deficiencies cited: 3
Inspection Report — Dec 6, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 6, 2021
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A Complaint Survey (CI) was conducted 12/6/21 for CI # 18348 for an anonymous allegation against physical environment.
Complaint Details
CI # 18348 for an anonymous allegation against physical environment was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The allegation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements of participation for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Complaint investigations: 1
Inspection Report — Dec 14, 2020
Routine
Date: Dec 14, 2020
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A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency (SA) on 12/14/20. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations during the COVID-19 focused survey.
Inspection Report — Dec 14, 2020
Routine
Date: Dec 14, 2020
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A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the State Agency (SA) on 12/14/20.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.73 related to E-0024(b)(6).
Inspection Report — Nov 23, 2020
Routine
Date: Nov 23, 2020
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A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency (SA) on 11/23/20. The facility was in substantial compliance with Infection Control guidelines.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with infection control safety practices and guidance recommended by CMS and CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inspection Report — Nov 23, 2020
Routine
Date: Nov 23, 2020
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A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the State Agency (SA) on 11/23/20.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6).
Inspection Report — Jun 18, 2020
Routine
Date: Jun 18, 2020
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A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency (SA) on 6/18/20.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report — Dec 12, 2019
Abbreviated Survey
Date: Dec 12, 2019
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The State Agency conducted an abbreviated/partial extended survey investigating CI MS #16374 beginning 12/12/2019 through 12/12/2019. Concerns identified in the complaint related to possible quality of care/treatment of all residents, specifically briefs and diapers not being ordered and the diaper room completely empty except the smaller diapers.
Complaint Details
CI MS #16374: Complaint related to possible quality of care/treatment regarding briefs and diapers not being ordered; concerns were not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The concerns were not substantiated, and no deficiencies were cited. The facility was determined to be in substantial compliance with requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid.
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Complaint investigations: 1
Inspection Report — Nov 21, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 21, 2019
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The State Survey Agency conducted a complaint investigation on 11/21/19.
Complaint Details
CI MS #16165: Complaint investigation conducted and found unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. The facility was found in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements for participation.
Inspection Report — Nov 8, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 8, 2019
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The State Agency conducted a complaint survey, CI MS #16347 at the facility from 11/7/2019 to 11/8/2019.
Complaint Details
Complaint CI MS #16347 for Visitor abuse to resident was substantiated but no deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The complaint for Visitor abuse to resident was substantiated but no deficiencies were cited.
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Complaint count: 1
Inspection Report — Jun 6, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 6, 2019
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The State Agency (SA) conducted a recertification survey from 06/03/19 to 06/06/19. During the survey the SA determined the facility was not in compliance with the Minimum Standards for The Institutions For The Aged And Infirm, citing state statutes M620, M625, and M780.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with state minimum standards related to urinary incontinence catheter care, range of motion splint application, and activity programming for residents.
Deficiencies (3)
M620 - The facility failed to ensure Resident #25's catheter tubing was properly positioned below the level of the bladder to prevent urinary tract infections and trauma, as evidenced by multiple observations and staff interviews.
M625 - The facility failed to consistently and correctly apply the physician ordered right hand splint to Resident #70 to prevent further decline of hand contracture, as the splint was often not in place or applied incorrectly.
M780 - The facility failed to provide Resident #80, who had severe cognitive impairment, with activities that met her physical and mental needs and interests, such as interaction with companion animals and music, as evidenced by lack of offered activities and staff interviews.
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Deficiencies cited: 3
Inspection Report — May 23, 2019
Annual Inspection
Date: May 23, 2019
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The State Agency (SA) conducted an annual re-certification survey at the facility from 5/21/19 to 5/23/19.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with the Minimum Standards for the Aged or Infirm requirements of participation. No health deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — Sep 26, 2018
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 26, 2018
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The State Agency conducted complaint survey MS #15431 from 9/25/18 through 9/26/18. During the survey, the SA determined the facility was not in compliance with State Licensure Regulations for the Aged or Infirm, and cited State Statute at M500.
Complaint Details
Complaint MS #15431 involved allegations of physical abuse by a CNA against Resident #1. The complaint was substantiated with deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance due to failure to prevent abuse of one resident. Resident #1 was physically abused by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #2), as evidenced by observations, interviews, and record reviews.
Deficiencies (1)
M500 - Residents' rights were violated when the facility failed to prevent abuse of Resident #1 by a CNA who handled the resident roughly, slapped her, and caused bruising.
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Deficiencies cited: 1
1 CMS Survey
CMS Survey — Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
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