Inspection Reports for
Buchanan Place

902 Buchanan Road, New Tazewell, TN, 37825

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 1.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

66% better than Tennessee average
Tennessee average: 4.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2018
2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Sep 10, 2024

Visit Reason
From September 10, 2024 through September 17, 2024, Commission surveyors conducted a licensure and complaint survey at The Arbors at Dogwood Pointe assisted care living facility.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, focusing on fall incidents and care plan deficiencies for multiple residents. Specific residents (#3 and #9) had multiple documented falls without proper follow-up interventions. Documentation and procedural failures were substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate safety measures to prevent falls for residents, failed to follow protocols for fall follow-up and incident reporting, failed to properly calibrate and sanitize food temperature equipment, and failed to review or revise Plans of Care for multiple residents. Documentation deficiencies were also noted regarding care plans and responsible party involvement.

Deficiencies (3)
Tenn. Comp. R. and Regs. 0720-26-.07(7)(a)(2) Safety when in the ACLF was not provided, resulting in falls for Residents #3 and #9 without proper interventions.
Tenn. Comp. R. and Regs. 0720-26-.07(7)(c)(6) Dietary services failed to properly sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils after each use.
Tenn. Comp. R. and Regs. 0720-26-.12(5)(a) Resident Records showed failure to update and review the residents' Plans of Care timely and accurately.
Report Facts
Civil Monetary Penalty: 3000 Civil Monetary Penalty: 1000 Civil Monetary Penalty: 3000 Total Civil Monetary Penalty: 7000 Probation Period: 12 Probation Reporting Deadline: 15 Payment Deadline: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Bridgette BodifordDirector of NursingAdmitted that Residents #3 and #9 fell on multiple dates.
Bridgette BodifordDietary ManagerFailed to calibrate and clean the food temperature thermometer properly.

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 12, 2018

Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted from March 12, 2018 through March 21, 2018 at Diversicare of Claiborne to investigate possible deficient practices detrimental to residents' health, safety, or welfare.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by allegations of deficient practices. The investigation was completed on April 6, 2018. Specific violations were found and substantiated, leading to suspension of admissions and monetary penalties.
Findings
The investigation revealed violations in Administration, Basic Services, Records and Reports, and Resident Rights that were considered detrimental to residents. As a result, the Commissioner suspended admissions and imposed four Type A Civil Monetary Penalties totaling $20,000.

Report Facts
Type A Civil Monetary Penalties: 4 Penalty amount: 20000 Penalty per violation: 5000 Suspension effective date: Apr 6, 2018

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