Inspection Reports for Hickory Village
427 3rd Avenue S.E. Hickory, NC 28602, Hickory, NC, 28602
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
3.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
27% better than North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey to verify correction of deficiencies from the previous Biennial Construction Survey.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain the fire safety equipment in a safe and operating condition. Specifically, the Fire Alarm Control Panel indicated trouble with the sprinkler system, which was turned off due to a leak and awaiting repair.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to maintain the fire safety equipment in a safe and operating condition; sprinkler system was down due to a leak.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The Adult Care Licensure Section and the Catawba County Department of Social Services completed an annual survey of Hickory Village from 03/06/24 through 03/07/24.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure referral and follow-up for speech therapy evaluation and treatment for one of five sampled residents (Resident #2) who had difficulty swallowing, resulting in a delay in the speech therapy evaluation despite physician orders and multiple communications.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure referral and follow-up for speech therapy evaluation and treatment for Resident #2 with difficulty swallowing.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 15, 2022
Visit Reason
The Adult Care Licensure Section and the Catawba County Department of Social Services conducted an annual survey and complaint investigations from 09/12/22 to 09/15/22, initiated by a complaint on 08/31/22.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigations were initiated by the Catawba County Department of Social Services on 08/31/22 regarding allegations of resident-to-resident sexual assault involving Residents #6 and #7.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure referral and follow-up for two residents related to notifying the primary care provider and obtaining mental health referrals after allegations of resident-to-resident sexual assault. Additionally, the facility failed to immediately notify local social services and law enforcement regarding the sexual assault allegations. These failures were deemed detrimental to resident health, safety, and welfare.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure referral and follow-up for 2 of 7 sampled residents related to notifying the primary care provider and obtaining mental health referrals after allegations of sexual assault.
Failed to immediately notify the local department of social services and law enforcement for 2 of 2 sampled residents related to a sexual assault allegation.
Report Facts
Sampled residents with referral failure: 2
Sampled residents with notification failure: 2
Dates of survey: 2022-09-12 to 2022-09-15
Correction deadline: Oct 30, 2022
Inspection Report
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Sep 5, 2018
Visit Reason
The report documents a Construction Section Biennial Survey conducted to ensure the facility meets applicable state rules and building codes for Homes for the Aged and Disabled and Adult Care Homes of Seven or More Beds.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited including failure to repair fire safety equipment, inadequate housekeeping and furnishings, hazards related to unsecured oxygen cylinders, insufficient towel bars in resident bedrooms, unsafe building equipment and fire safety conditions, and non-functioning exhaust ventilation systems.
Deficiencies (8)
The Annual Fire Sprinkler System Inspection listed a deficiency that the water gong was not functioning.
The building mechanical systems are not kept clean and in good repair; ventilation system near staff station had excessive dust/lint.
Building was not maintained free of hazards; a portable medical oxygen cylinder was unsecured and could become a dangerous projectile.
Facility failed to provide required individual towel bars for each resident in shared bathrooms.
Building fire safety was not maintained in a safe and operating condition; gaps around conduit not firestopped, sprinkler escutcheon plate incomplete, and exterior light fixtures missing covers.
Building sprinkler system was not maintained in safe and operating condition.
Electrical lighting system was not operated or maintained safely, affecting reliable illumination.
Facility failed to maintain exhaust ventilation systems in proper working order in Bedroom 405 Bathroom and Kitchen Housekeeping.
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 56
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016
Visit Reason
The visit was a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to building equipment and fire safety.
Findings
The building fire safety was not maintained in a safe and operating condition, specifically the fire-resistance-rated wall behind the washer in the Bulk Laundry had been patched with FRP board at several spots, which could expose residents, staff, and visitors to fire or smoke if not contained.
Deficiencies (1)
Building fire safety was not maintained in a safe and operating condition; fire-resistance-rated wall behind the washer patched with FRP board at several spots.
Inspection Report
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Oct 4, 2016
Visit Reason
Biennial Construction Survey conducted to ensure the facility meets applicable rules and building codes for Homes for the Aged and Disabled and Adult Care Homes.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to lack of individual towel bars and towels in resident bedrooms, fire safety issues including patched fire-resistance walls and missing fire suppression inspection documentation, unsafe electrical conditions, and inadequate exhaust ventilation in laundry areas.
Deficiencies (6)
Facility failed to provide residents areas with the required individual towels and/or towel bars for each resident.
Building fire safety was not maintained in a safe and operating condition; fire-resistance-rated wall patched with FRP board at several spots.
Commercial kitchen hood's fire suppression system lacked required inspections and documentation since May 2016.
Dining room corridor door held open with a wedge, preventing rapid release and proper latching.
Electrical system not maintained safe; kitchen exterior light fixture missing its shroud.
Facility failed to provide exhaust ventilation in areas where odors are generated or required, specifically residents laundry area.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 56
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