Inspection Reports for
Crowne Health Care of Springhill

3712 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL, 36608

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4 Reports

2017–2023

Inspection Report — Jul 6, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 6, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding the facility's failure to notify the physician when a resident left Against Medical Advice (AMA).

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the Medical Director was not notified when Resident Identifier #1 left AMA on 11/25/2022 at 10:00 PM. Interviews with nursing staff and administration confirmed the policy required physician notification, which was not followed. The Medical Director stated he was not notified and that notification could have allowed further intervention.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the physician was notified when Resident Identifier #1 left the facility AMA, contrary to facility policies requiring notification of the physician upon significant changes in resident status.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0580: The facility did not notify the physician when Resident Identifier #1 left AMA, violating policies requiring physician notification of status changes. This failure had the potential to affect the resident's care.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered NurseNurse for Resident Identifier #1 on 11/25/2022 who reported the AMA event and notification procedures
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding notification procedures for residents leaving AMA
Medical DirectorInterviewed and confirmed he was not notified when Resident Identifier #1 left AMA

Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2020

Annual Inspection
Date: Jan 15, 2020

Visit Reason
Annual survey inspection of Crowne Health Care of Springhill nursing home to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report — Nov 8, 2018

Date: Nov 8, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with sanitation and waste disposal regulations at the facility.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain the dumpster area free of debris, which could attract insects and rodents, potentially affecting all 18 residents.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0814: The facility failed to maintain the areas surrounding the dumpster in a condition free of debris to prevent insect and rodent attraction. Debris including wrappers, plastic cups, lids, and medication cups were observed on the ground around the dumpster.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary ManagerEmployee Identifier #1 was interviewed regarding debris around the dumpster.

Inspection Report — Oct 19, 2017

Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 19, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to concerns about food safety practices related to the handling and dating of Mighty Shakes and leftovers in the facility kitchen.

Complaint Details
This was a complaint-related investigation triggered by observations of undated Mighty Shakes and expired raw bacon in the kitchen. The Dietary Manager confirmed the facility's policies and acknowledged the potential risk to residents and staff.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that two Mighty Shakes in the walk-in cooler were properly dated with a thaw or use-by date, and a baking sheet with 25 raw strips of bacon was stored past its use-by date. These issues had the potential to affect all fifteen residents receiving meals from the kitchen.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0371: The facility failed to date two Mighty Shakes in the walk-in cooler with a thaw or use-by date as required by policy. A baking sheet with 25 raw strips of bacon was stored in the walk-in cooler with a use-by date of 10/15/2017, which was expired at the time of observation on 10/17/2017.
Report Facts
Raw bacon strips: 25 Mighty Shakes undated: 2 Residents potentially affected: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding facility policies and findings related to food dating and safety.

5 CMS Surveys

CMS Survey — Jul 6, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

CMS Survey — Oct 19, 2017

Oct 19, 2017

CMS Survey — Nov 8, 2018

Nov 8, 2018

CMS Survey — Jan 15, 2020

Jan 15, 2020

CMS Survey — Jul 6, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

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