Inspection Reports for Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the Licensure survey completed on 2025-11-13 to confirm compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The information provided by the facility confirmed compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation, and the facility was recommended to be placed back in compliance effective 2025-11-26.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #2593793, at the facility from 11/24/25 through 11/25/25. The investigation was for neglect.

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

Complaint Investigation MS #2593793 was investigated for neglect and found no deficiencies.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #2593793, at the facility from 11/24/25 through 11/25/25. The investigation was for neglect.

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

Complaint Investigation MS #2593793 was investigated for neglect and found to be unsubstantiated as no deficiencies were cited.

The State Agency conducted an annual re-licensure survey at the facility from 11/11/2025 to 11/13/2025 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.

The facility failed to maintain adequate heating in resident rooms, with temperatures falling below the minimum regulatory guideline of 75°F during a period of extreme cold weather. Six of 30 resident rooms on Unit 1 were observed to be cold, and residents requested additional blankets.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 10/28/24 through 10/31/24 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with participation requirements and cited for deficiencies related to bowel/bladder incontinence and catheter use, food procurement and sanitary food handling, and infection prevention and control practices.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at Driftwood Nursing Center from 10/28/24 through 10/31/24 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with standards related to urinary incontinence management, safe food handling procedures, and infection control. Specific deficiencies included failure to ensure clinical indication for indwelling urinary catheter use, improper sanitization of food thermometers, and failure to use appropriate personal protective equipment during catheter care.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey completed on 10/31/24 to verify the facility's compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

The facility provided information confirming that corrective measures were implemented to address deficient practices, and the State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 12/08/24.

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 10/31/24 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The facility was confirmed to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation, and the State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 12/08/24.

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements.

The facility met all applicable emergency preparedness requirements with no deficiencies cited.

The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The facility met the applicable provisions of the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The State Agency conducted complaint investigations from 8/19/24 through 8/20/24 related to misappropriation of property and other resident care concerns.

The facility was found to have a past non-compliance deficiency related to misappropriation of a resident's credit card by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The facility implemented corrective actions including reimbursement to the resident, staff in-service training, and notification of appropriate authorities, resulting in compliance as of 6/29/24.

Complaint Investigation MS #26039 was related to misappropriation of property. The allegation involved unauthorized use of a resident's credit card by CNA #1. The facility investigated, reimbursed the resident $330.10, and notified law enforcement and other agencies. CNA #1 was arrested. The deficiency was determined to be past non-compliance as of 6/29/24. Another complaint (MS #26149) regarding resident care was investigated with no deficiencies found.

The State Agency conducted complaint investigations at Driftwood Nursing Center from 8/19/24 through 8/20/24 related to allegations of misappropriation of property and other complaints including resident left wet for extended periods, infection control, resident abuse, and staffing.

The facility was found to be in compliance with most complaints except for a past non-compliance related to misappropriation of a resident's credit card by a CNA. The facility implemented corrective actions including reimbursement to the resident, staff in-service training, and notification of appropriate agencies. The deficiency was determined to be past non-compliance as of 6/29/24.

Complaint Investigation MS #26039 was related to misappropriation of property involving Resident #1. The investigation confirmed unauthorized use of the resident's credit card by CNA #1. The facility took corrective actions including reimbursement of $330.10 to the resident, staff training, and notification of the State Agency, Attorney General's Office, and local law enforcement. CNA #1 had voluntarily terminated employment prior to the allegation being made. Other complaints investigated (MS #26149) related to resident care and staffing had no deficiencies.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to a complaint survey completed on 2024-06-27 to verify corrective measures taken by the facility.

The facility provided information confirming that measures were implemented to correct the deficient practice and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2024-08-08.

The visit was related to a complaint survey completed on 2024-06-27. The facility's corrective actions were reviewed and found satisfactory, leading to a recommendation for compliance reinstatement.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to a complaint survey completed on 2024-06-27 to determine compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The information provided by the facility confirmed compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation, and the facility was recommended to be placed back in compliance effective 2024-08-08.

The visit was related to a complaint survey completed on 2024-06-27. The facility was found to be in compliance based on the desk review.

The State Agency conducted two complaint investigations at the facility on 06/27/2024 related to pressure ulcers and a resident's fall. The investigation related to pressure ulcers found no deficiencies, while the investigation related to the resident's fall resulted in a cited deficiency.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements due to failure to develop appropriate interventions for a cognitively impaired resident after a fall to prevent recurrence. Specifically, care plan interventions were not suitable for the resident's cognitive impairment, leading to inadequate fall prevention measures.

Two complaint investigations were conducted: CI MS #25416 related to pressure ulcers with no deficiencies cited, and CI MS #25425 related to a resident's fall which resulted in a cited deficiency F689.

The State Agency conducted two complaint investigations at the facility on 06/27/2024 related to pressure ulcers and a resident's fall. The investigation related to pressure ulcers found no deficiencies, while the investigation related to a resident's fall resulted in a cited deficiency.

The facility failed to develop appropriate interventions for a cognitively impaired resident after a fall to prevent recurrence. The care plan interventions were not suitable for the resident's cognitive impairment, and the facility was cited for this deficiency.

Two complaint investigations were conducted: CI MS #25416 related to pressure ulcers with no deficiencies cited, and CI MS #25425 related to a resident's fall resulting in a Level II deficiency citation.

The facility was surveyed to assess compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete COVID-19 information to the NHSN during the required seven-day reporting period from April 1 to April 7, 2024, as mandated by CMS and CDC regulations. This failure had the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 07/10/2023 to 07/16/2023 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 06/05/2023 to 06/11/2023 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 2023-03-02 to verify compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The information provided by the facility confirmed compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation, and the facility was recommended to be placed back in compliance effective 2023-04-05.

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 2023-03-02 to verify corrective measures taken by the facility.

The facility provided information confirming that measures were put in place to correct deficient practices and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2023-04-05.

The State Agency conducted an Annual Recertification Survey at the facility from 2023-02-27 to 2023-03-02 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with Resident Rights requirements, specifically failing to ensure a resident had ready and reasonable access to personal funds on weekends due to limited staff availability. The facility's Resident Personal Funds policy lacked provisions for weekend access to funds.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 2/27/23 through 3/2/23 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with requirements related to protection and management of personal funds, encoding and transmitting resident assessments, and PASARR screening for mental disorder and intellectual disability. Deficiencies were cited for failure to ensure resident access to personal funds on weekends, failure to timely transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and failure to complete a required PASARR Level II screening for one resident.

The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements.

The facility met all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey at the facility on 08/25/22.

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

The State Agency conducted a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey at the facility on 08/25/22 to assess compliance with infection control regulations and recommended practices for COVID-19 preparedness.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19, with no deficiencies cited.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on 08/25/22.

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

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #18013, at the facility on 11/15/21 through 11/16/21.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid. The complaint was not substantiated for residents not turned, no pressure sore prevention, inappropriate wound care, inappropriate feeding assistance, and no weight loss assessment. No deficiencies were cited.

Complaint MS #18013 was not substantiated for residents not turned, no pressure sore prevention, inappropriate wound care, inappropriate feeding assistance, and no weight loss assessment.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS # 18013, at the facility on 11/15/21 through 11/16/21.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm. MS # 18013 was not substantiated for residents not turned, no pressure sore prevention, inappropriate wound care, inappropriate feeding assistance, and no weight loss assessment. No deficiencies were cited.

Complaint Investigation MS # 18013 was not substantiated for residents not turned, no pressure sore prevention, inappropriate wound care, inappropriate feeding assistance, and no weight loss assessment.

The facility was surveyed for compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete COVID-19 information to the NHSN during a seven-day period between 06/14/2021 and 06/20/2021 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 06/07/2021 to 06/13/2021, as required by regulation, potentially causing more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the CDC's NHSN during a seven-day period between 05/31/2021 and 06/06/2021, as required by regulation, potentially causing more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the CDC's NHSN during a seven-day period between 05/24/2021 and 05/30/2021, as required by regulation, potentially causing more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete COVID-19 information to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 05/17/2021 to 05/23/2021 as required by regulation, potentially causing more than minimal harm to residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period between 05/10/2021 and 05/16/2021, as required by regulation. This failure to report has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents.

The State Agency conducted a COVID survey and Complaint Investigation (CI) CI MS #17341 on 1/21/2021, substantiating the complaint for misappropriation of resident personal property involving Resident #2.

The facility failed to protect one of five residents reviewed from misappropriation of resident property. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #6 took Resident #2's bank card and withdrew $300 from his account without repayment. The facility reimbursed Resident #2 and terminated CNA #6. Staff were in-serviced on policies regarding resident property and financial transactions.

The complaint investigation was substantiated for misappropriation of resident personal property. Resident #2 reported CNA #6 took $300 from his bank account using his bank card without repayment. The facility reimbursed the resident and terminated CNA #6. Resident #2 had moderately impaired cognition (BIMS score 11).

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and complaint investigation (CI MS #17341) were conducted due to a self-reported incident involving misappropriation of resident personal property.

The facility was found compliant with infection control regulations but failed to protect one resident from misappropriation of property when a Certified Nursing Assistant took $300 from Resident #2's bank account without repayment. The resident was reimbursed, and the staff member was terminated.

The complaint involved misappropriation of resident personal property by CNA #6 who took $300 from Resident #2's bank account without repayment. The facility reimbursed the resident and terminated the CNA. The claim was not substantiated by the investigation.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 1/21/21 to assess compliance with emergency preparedness regulations.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.73 related to emergency preparedness requirements.

The State Agency conducted a COVID survey and Complaint Investigation triggered by complaint CI MS #17341 regarding misappropriation of resident personal property.

The State Agency substantiated the complaint for misappropriation of resident personal property and determined the facility was not in compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, citing regulation 0500 45.17.2 at a Level II severity.

Complaint Investigation CI MS #17341 was substantiated for misappropriation of resident personal property.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 1/21/21.

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

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and complaint investigation (CI MS #17341) was conducted by the State Agency on 1/21/21 related to misappropriation of resident personal property.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended COVID-19 practices. The complaint of misappropriation of resident personal property was substantiated and a deficiency (F602) was cited.

The State Agency substantiated the complaint CI MS #17341 for misappropriation of resident personal property.

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and complaint investigation (CI MS #17341) were conducted by the State Agency on 1/21/21, triggered by allegations of misappropriation of resident personal property.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended COVID-19 practices. The complaint of misappropriation of resident personal property was substantiated and a deficiency (F602) was cited.

The State Agency substantiated the complaint CI MS #17341 regarding misappropriation of resident personal property.

The State Agency conducted a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey to assess the facility's compliance with infection control regulations and implementation of recommended practices by CMS and CDC to prepare for COVID-19.

The facility was found in compliance with infection control regulations and had implemented the recommended practices by CMS and CDC to prepare for COVID-19.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey along with a complaint investigation (CI MS #17114) was conducted by the State Agency on 10/5/2020.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and implemented recommended COVID-19 practices. The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Resident Neglect related to Assess Monitor.

The complaint investigation (CI MS #17114) was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Resident Neglect related to Assess Monitor.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey along with a complaint investigation (CI MS #17114) was conducted by the State Agency on 10/5/2020.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and had implemented recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19. The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Resident Neglect related to Assess Monitor.

Complaint investigation CI MS #17114 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Resident Neglect related to Assess Monitor.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on 10/5/2020.

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

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 9/21/20 to assess the facility's compliance with infection control regulations and implementation of CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and had implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and implementation of CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and has implemented the recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on 8/31/2020.

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

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 8/3/20 to assess the facility's compliance with infection control regulations related to COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 8/3/20 to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency on 8/3/20 to assess the facility's compliance with infection control regulations related to COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

The State Survey Agency conducted a complaint investigation on 2/14/2020.

The investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Quality of Care. The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements for participation.

Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for Quality of Care.

The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation related to quality of care concerns including bathing/odor, skin rash, environmental issues, dirty/rusty equipment, and missing personal items.

The investigation was unsubstantiated and the facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements for participation.

Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for Quality of Care related to bathing/odor, skin rash, environmental issues, dirty/rusty equipment, and missing personal items including snacks and money.

The State Agency conducted a recertification survey from 11/18/2019 through 11/21/2019 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for the Age & Infirm.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited during the recertification survey. However, a prior inspection on 11/18/2019 identified a deficiency related to the sprinkler system inspection documentation, which affected all residents. The sprinkler inspection schedule was updated to quarterly with corrective actions planned.

The State Survey Agency conducted a complaint investigation on 9/23/19 regarding allegations of neglect.

The investigation was substantiated for neglect but no deficiencies were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements for participation.

The complaint investigation was substantiated for neglect with no deficiencies cited.

The State Survey Agency conducted an annual recertification survey from 1/13/19 through 1/16/19 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, with deficiencies cited in comprehensive assessment after significant change, care plan timing and revision, bowel/bladder incontinence and catheter care, food procurement and safety, and infection prevention and control.

The inspection was an annual recertification survey conducted to assess compliance with Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm.

The facility was found non-compliant with deficiencies related to urinary incontinence catheter care and safe food handling procedures. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure catheter tubing was properly secured for one resident and failed to follow safe food reheating and thermometer sanitation practices.