Inspection Reports for
Copiah Living Center

CI MS #3062954 was investigated related to resident abuse. The SA determined the facility was in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The survey determined the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and no deficiencies were cited.

CI MS #3062954 was investigated related to resident abuse. The SA determined the facility was in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The facility was found in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement. There were no deficiencies cited.

CI MS #2994500 was investigated related to quality of care and nursing services. CI MS #2968011 was investigated regarding accident/incident, abuse and nursing services. The facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

During the survey, the State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid and there were no deficiencies cited.

Two complaint investigations were conducted: CI MS #2994500 related to quality of care and nursing services, and CI MS #2968011 regarding accident/incident, abuse and nursing services. The facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

During the survey, the State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement. There were no deficiencies cited.

CI MS#26995 - The complaint survey was completed on 09/25/25. The facility was found to have corrected the deficient practice and sustained compliance; no deficiencies were cited.

The State Agency is recommending that the facility be placed back in compliance effective 11/26/25. No deficiencies were cited in this desk review.

The facility failed to ensure residents' rights to dignified care and safety during meals. Staff did not consistently position themselves properly while assisting residents with eating, and call lights were left out of reach, compromising resident safety and dignity.

CI MS #2585733 was investigated related to quality of care and abuse. Deficiencies were cited.

The facility was found not in compliance with requirements and cited for two deficiencies related to resident rights and reasonable accommodations. The facility failed to ensure respectful, dignified care during feeding and failed to promote dignity by leaving a resident's call light out of reach and positioning the resident unsafely during meals.

Complaint Investigation CI MS# 2585733 was related to quality of care and abuse. Deficiency M500 was cited indicating the complaint was substantiated.

The facility was found not in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements. The facility failed to ensure resident right to respectful, dignified care as staff did not position themselves at the resident's side while assisting with eating for one of four sampled residents.

The information provided by the facility confirmed the facility was in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm. The SA is recommending that your facility be placed back in compliance effective 06/04/25.

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 06/04/25.

The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies including failure to respect residents' dignity by staff using cell phones and earbuds during care, inaccurate coding of antipsychotic medications on the MDS, improper perineal care leading to risk of urinary tract infections, failure of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to sustain corrective actions, and inadequate infection prevention and control practices during perineal care.

The facility was found not in compliance with multiple deficiencies including respect and dignity, accuracy of assessments, incontinent care, quality assurance, and infection control. Deficiencies placed residents at risk for disrespect, inaccurate assessments, urinary tract infections, and infection transmission.

The facility met the applicable provisions of the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code. There were no Life Safety Code deficiencies cited during this survey.

Complaint Investigation MS #28263 was related to abuse, quality of care regarding resident's responsible party not notified and resident rights. Complaint Investigation MS #27771 was regarding resident rights and misappropriation. Both complaints were investigated and the facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

During the survey, the SA determined the facility was in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement. There were no deficiencies cited.

Complaint Investigation MS #25941 and MS #24389 were conducted regarding resident rights and quality of care. The facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The survey determined the facility was in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement and there were no deficiencies cited.

Complaint Investigation MS #25941 and MS #24389 were investigated for resident rights and quality of care; the facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

During the survey, the SA determined the facility was in compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid and there were no deficiencies cited.

The SA is recommending that your facility be placed back in compliance effective 12/1/23.

The SA investigated CI MS #23005 related to not following physician orders, not offering water, and residents being left wet and soiled for extended periods of time; CI MS#23078 related to admission, transfer, and discharge rights; and CI MS #23081 for rehabilitation services and pressure sores. No deficiencies were cited for these investigations. Deficiencies were cited related to CI MS #23080 for residents being left wet, not following physician orders, and improper incontinent care, and CI MS #23079 related to notification of Resident Representative, adequate grooming, pressure sores, and infection control.

The facility was found not in compliance with several deficiencies including failure to complete a timely Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, inadequate incontinent care, improper food storage and labeling, ineffective quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program, and failure to consistently implement infection control measures.

The facility was found in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local emergency preparedness requirements. No deficiencies were cited.

The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete a timely Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for a resident with decline, inadequate perineal care leading to risk of urinary tract infections, improper food storage and labeling with expired items found, failure to sustain Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, and inconsistent infection control practices such as improper hand hygiene by staff.

CI MS #22718 was investigated related to nutrition, grooming, treatment with dignity and call bell accessibility. The SA determined the facility was in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The facility was found in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement. There were no deficiencies cited.

CI MS #22718 was investigated related to nutrition, grooming, treatment with dignity and call bell accessibility. The complaint was not substantiated as no deficiencies were cited.

The facility was found in compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid and no deficiencies were cited.

Complaint MS #21967 involved Quality of Care related to physician's orders and was investigated with no deficiencies cited.

The facility was found in compliance with the Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm. No deficiencies were cited.

Complaint MS #21067 was investigated and the facility was found in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements with no deficiencies cited during the complaint investigation.

Complaint Investigation CI MS #20489 and CI MS #20472 were conducted and no deficiencies were cited; the facility was found in compliance.

The facility was found in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for The Aged or Inform and there were no deficiencies cited for CI MS #20489 or CI MS #20472.

Complaint Investigations CI MS #20489 and CI MS #20472 were conducted and no deficiencies were cited; the complaints were found to be unsubstantiated.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements. There were no deficiencies cited related to infection control or the complaint investigations.

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.

Complaint survey conducted 11/07/21 through 11/11/21 for Substandard Quality of Care (SQC). The follow-up survey found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

The complaint investigation focused on allegations that the facility failed to administer medications to dialysis residents on dialysis days and failed to notify families of hospital transfers. The investigation substantiated these allegations.

The facility failed to administer prescribed morning medications to two dialysis residents on dialysis days and failed to notify physicians of missed medications. The facility also failed to provide written notice of hospital transfers to residents or their representatives. Additionally, the facility inaccurately coded Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and failed to follow care plans and infection control protocols.

CI MS #18014 was substantiated related to incontinent care not being provided in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements. Deficiencies were cited related to medication administration on dialysis days, failure to notify physicians, inaccurate MDS coding, incomplete care plan implementation, medication errors, infection control lapses, and failure to provide proper transfer notices.

There were no Life Safety Code deficiencies cited during this survey. The facility meets the applicable provisions of the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code.

The facility was found in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local emergency preparedness requirements. No deficiencies were cited.

The facility was found to have one deficiency related to failure to follow the comprehensive care plan for three residents. The deficiency involved improper incontinent care and failure to administer ordered medications on dialysis days for Residents #12, #39, and #51.

Complaint numbers MS #17927 and MS #17940 were investigated and not substantiated; no deficiencies were cited.

The SA did not substantiate the complaints and determined the facility was in compliance with the Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm with no deficiencies cited.

Complaint Investigation (CI) #17927 was unsubstantiated for Infection Control and CI #17940 was unsubstantiated for Quality of Care.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and has implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19. Both complaint investigations #17927 and #17940 were unsubstantiated.

No new observations related to infection control were noted during this survey. The facility remains out of compliance based on prior deficiencies.

F0880 - Infection Prevention & Control. The facility failed to ensure that kitchen staff did not touch or pull down their facemasks while talking, risking COVID-19 transmission. This failure occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and affected staff and residents.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6).

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.

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.

The facility was found to have deficiencies related to safe food handling procedures including failure to calibrate thermometers properly, store plates and trays in a sanitary manner, maintain the kitchen ceiling in good repair, discard expired items, label and date food and beverage items, and monitor refrigerator temperatures. These issues created potential for the spread of foodborne illness to all 55 residents.