Inspection Reports for
Diversicare of Batesville
154 Woodland Road, Batesville, MS, 38606
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Deficiencies (over 3 years)
6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
58% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 3.8 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, abuse prevention, dialysis care, medication storage, rehabilitative services, and infection control at Diversicare of Batesville.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to promote resident dignity, neglect related to non-functioning mechanical lifts, failure to timely evaluate therapy referrals, improper medication cart security, inadequate dialysis site monitoring, and poor infection control practices related to wound care.
Deficiencies (6)
F 0550: The facility failed to promote dignity for two residents by not providing a spoon for pudding and leaving a wound VAC with drainage visible in a resident's room.
F 0600: The facility failed to prevent neglect by not ensuring availability of functioning total mechanical lifts, causing a resident to remain in a wheelchair for many hours, resulting in incontinence and pain.
F 0698: The facility failed to assess and document the presence of bruit and thrill at the dialysis access site as ordered for one dialysis resident.
F 0761: The facility failed to ensure medications on a treatment cart were locked and secured, as the cart was found unlocked with keys on top.
F 0825: The facility failed to ensure a timely occupational therapy evaluation after a nursing referral, delaying care for a resident at risk of decline.
F 0880: The facility failed to maintain proper infection control by leaving a wound VAC device with old drainage in a resident's room, posing an infection risk.
Report Facts
Residents in sample: 35
Residents in sample: 36
Residents in sample: 4
Medication/treatment carts observed: 5
Residents in sample: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #5 | Confirmed resident did not have a spoon to eat pudding | |
| Infection Preventionist | Confirmed dignity concern for pudding and wound VAC drainage | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Confirmed dignity concerns and neglect related to mechanical lifts and wound VAC | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 | Confirmed wound VAC drainage was visible and not in use | |
| Administrator | Confirmed battery charging issues and lift unavailability | |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Confirmed therapy got resident up and timing of therapy | |
| Registered Nurse (RN)/Lift Champion | Reported charging issues with lifts and monitoring duties | |
| Wound Nurse | Confirmed lack of post-incident assessment and infection control concerns | |
| Director of Therapy | Confirmed delay in occupational therapy evaluation | |
| Wound Nurse | Observed unlocked medication cart and acknowledged error |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 10
Date: Dec 7, 2023
Visit Reason
Routine state inspection of Diversicare of Batesville nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including medication self-administration, reporting of incidents, bed hold notifications, assessments, care plans, resident safety, fluid restrictions, and psychotropic medication use.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete and document medication self-administration evaluations, failure to report a major injury incident involving van transport, failure to provide written bed hold notifications, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding, failure to submit required PASARR referrals, incomplete care plans, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, failure to ensure resident safety during transport, failure to monitor fluid restrictions, and failure to provide stop dates on PRN psychotropic medications.
Deficiencies (10)
F 0554: The facility failed to complete and document a resident self-administration of medications evaluation for Resident #28 who preferred to self-administer breathing treatments.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report an accident involving the transport van which resulted in a major injury to Resident #66.
F 0625: The facility failed to provide written notification to Residents #74 and #28 or their representatives regarding bed hold when transferred to the hospital.
F 0641: The facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for Residents #3, #13, and #99.
F 0644: The facility failed to submit a change in status referral for a Level II resident review for Resident #3 following psychiatric hospitalization.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop and implement care plans for Resident #28's self-administration of medications, activities of daily living for Residents #48 and #44, and fluid restriction for Resident #12.
F 0677: The facility failed to provide adequate oral care for Resident #44 and failed to shave Resident #48 as indicated in care plans.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure safety measures to prevent an accident during van transport for Resident #66, resulting in a fractured leg due to unsecured wheelchair.
F 0692: The facility failed to monitor fluid intake for Resident #12 who was on a 1 liter fluid restriction, including allowing a water pitcher in the room and incomplete intake documentation.
F 0758: The facility failed to provide a stop date on a psychotropic PRN medication order for Resident #68.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication self-administration: 1
Residents reviewed for transport accident: 5
Residents reviewed for bed hold notification: 5
MDS assessments reviewed: 28
Residents reviewed for PASARR referral: 7
Care plans reviewed: 28
Residents on fluid restriction reviewed: 13
Residents reviewed for psychotropic medication use: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Provided interviews confirming deficiencies related to medication self-administration, bed hold notifications, psychotropic medication orders, and care plan expectations. | |
| Administrator | Confirmed failure to report transport accident and lack of documentation for bed hold notifications. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #3 | Confirmed observations related to medication self-administration and oral care deficiencies. | |
| Maintenance Staff #1 | Reported on van safety check failures and seatbelt malfunction. | |
| MDS Registered Nurse | Verified MDS coding errors for residents. | |
| Licensed Social Worker | Acknowledged failure to submit PASARR change in status referral. |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 28, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with food safety, sanitation, and environmental standards at the nursing home facility.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary kitchen appliances, including buildup in the ice machine and ovens, and failed to maintain a sanitary environment due to overflowing garbage dumpsters visible at the facility entrance.
Deficiencies (2)
F0812: The facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary kitchen appliances, evidenced by buildup in the ice machine and ovens, and incomplete cleaning schedules for these appliances.
F0921: The facility failed to provide a sanitary environment as evidenced by two overflowing garbage dumpsters visible at the facility entrance, with garbage scattered on the ground attracting animals and pests.
Report Facts
Cleaning schedule months completed: 1
Garbage dumpsters observed: 2
Waste removal contract frequency: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Manager | Confirmed buildup in ice machine and ovens and incomplete cleaning schedules | |
| Maintenance Supervisor | Confirmed ice machine cleaning frequency and contamination concerns | |
| Clinical Director | Commented on garbage dumpsters being full and overflowing | |
| Administrator | Confirmed garbage pickup issues and contract details with waste removal company | |
| Housekeeping Director | Noticed garbage not picked up and informed Administrator | |
| Maintenance Director | Confirmed responsibility for garbage cleanup and presence of animals |
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