Inspection Reports for Trinity Healthcare Center

230 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702, MS, 39702

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 6.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

76% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 3.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 92% occupied

Based on a June 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

30 60 90 120 Mar 2019 Feb 2020 Jul 2020 Apr 2022 May 2024 Jul 2024 Jun 2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 55 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation (CI) MS #29070 at the facility on 06/18/2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation MS #29070 was conducted and found no deficiencies; the facility was in compliance.
Report Facts
Census: 55 Total licensed capacity: 60
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 55 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation (CI) MS #29070 at the facility on 06/18/2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation MS #29070 was conducted and found no deficiencies; the facility was compliant.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 58 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an on-site revisit at the facility on 7/1/2024 related to a re-certification survey conducted 5/28/2024 through 5/30/2024.
Findings
The State Agency found the facility to be in compliance with the requirements of participation in Medicare and Medicaid and recommends the facility be placed back into compliance effective 6/19/2024.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 58 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an on-site revisit at the facility on 7/1/2024 related to a re-certification survey conducted from 5/28/2024 through 5/30/2024.
Findings
The facility was found to be following the regulatory requirements for The Aged and Infirm and is recommended to be placed back in compliance effective 6/19/2024.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 56 Deficiencies: 1 May 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the misappropriation of a resident's personal property by a staff member.
Findings
The facility failed to safeguard a resident's personal property when a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA #1) was observed on camera taking a bottle of lotion from Resident #23's room and placing it in her pocket. The misappropriation was substantiated, and the CNA was suspended and terminated. Resident #23 was severely cognitively impaired and unaware of the missing item.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated abuse by means of misappropriation of Resident #23's property by CNA #1. The CNA was suspended and terminated following the investigation. Resident #23 was severely cognitively impaired and unaware of the missing lotion.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure that a resident's personal property was safeguarded and that staff did not misappropriate property for one resident.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents present: 56 Residents affected: 1 BIMS score: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #1CNANamed in misappropriation of resident property finding and subsequent termination
Director of NursingDONReported suspicion of misappropriation and participated in investigation
AdministratorADMConducted internal investigation and confirmed findings leading to CNA termination
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 6 May 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to provide timely notification of resident transfers, inadequate care planning and pain management, failure to assist with activities of daily living, unsafe storage of narcotics, and infection control concerns.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to send written transfer/discharge notices to resident representatives, inadequate comprehensive care plans for residents with pain and ADL needs, failure to provide appropriate pain management, failure to assist a resident with shaving, unsafe storage of controlled substances, and improper storage of respiratory suctioning equipment leading to infection control risks.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by allegations of failure to notify resident representatives of transfers, inadequate care planning and pain management, failure to assist with ADLs, unsafe narcotic storage, and infection control issues. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 4 Level of Harm - Actual harm: 2
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to send a written notice to the resident representative regarding a resident being transferred to the hospital.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for residents exhibiting nonverbal signs of pain and for addressing activities of daily living.Level of Harm - Actual harm
Failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living for a resident dependent on staff for shaving.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident exhibiting nonverbal signs of excruciating pain.Level of Harm - Actual harm
Failed to safely store narcotics in the medication room refrigerator; Ativan was not in a separately locked compartment.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to store a respiratory suctioning device in a manner that prevented the possibility of the spread of infection.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for hospitalizations: 3 Resident care plans reviewed: 19 Medication rooms observed: 2 Hydrocodone pills administered: 9 Length of facial hair: 0.25
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding failure to send transfer/discharge notices and observations of resident pain.
AdministratorAdministratorConfirmed facility was not sending written notices to representatives for transfers/discharges.
Certified Nurse Assistant #2Certified Nurse AssistantConfirmed observations of resident moaning and shaving schedule.
Registered Nurse / Minimum Data Set NurseRegistered NurseConfirmed resident diagnoses and pain assessment challenges.
Director of NursesDirector of NursingConfirmed care plan deficiencies, pain management issues, and unsafe narcotic storage.
Nurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerDiscussed resident pain management and medication orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseObserved unsafe narcotic storage in medication room refrigerator.
Certified Nurse Assistant #3Certified Nurse AssistantConfirmed resident moaning increased with movement.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 58 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 4 May 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual re-certification survey from 5/28/24 through 5/30/24 along with a complaint investigation (CI) MS #25191 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with standards at M610, M705, and M1570 related to activities of daily living, medication storage, and infection control. The complaint investigation was substantiated for misappropriation of a resident's property. Corrective actions were initiated including staff termination and policy updates.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation MS #25191 was substantiated for misappropriation of a resident's property involving a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA #1) who was observed on camera taking a bottle of lotion from Resident #23's room. The CNA was suspended and subsequently terminated following the investigation.
Severity Breakdown
Level II: 4
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to safeguard resident's personal property and misappropriation by staff (Resident #23).Level II
Failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living, specifically shaving for a dependent resident (Resident #17).Level II
Failure to safely store narcotics in the medication room refrigerator (100 hall medication room).Level II
Failure to store respiratory suctioning device properly to prevent infection spread (Resident #23).Level II
Report Facts
Census: 58 Total Capacity: 60 Deficiency Count: 4 MDS BIMS Score: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #1CNANamed in misappropriation of resident property finding; terminated following substantiated complaint.
Director of NursingDONReported suspicion of misappropriation, involved in investigation and corrective actions.
AdministratorADMConducted internal investigation and confirmed substantiation of misappropriation complaint.
Certified Nurse Aide #2CNAInterviewed regarding failure to assist Resident #17 with shaving.
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNConfirmed unsafe storage of narcotics and infection control concerns with suction device.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 58 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 7 May 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual re-certification survey along with a complaint investigation at the facility from 5/28/24 through 5/30/24 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements including failure to prevent misappropriation of resident property, failure to send required transfer/discharge notices, incomplete comprehensive care plans, inadequate pain management, improper storage of narcotics, and infection control issues related to suction equipment storage.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (CI) MS #25191 was conducted concurrently with the annual survey. The facility was found in compliance with the complaint investigation but cited for past non-compliance related to failure to prevent misappropriation of a resident's property.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5 SS=G: 2
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure a resident's personal property was safeguarded and staff did not misappropriate property for one resident.SS=D
Failure to send written notice to resident representative regarding transfer/discharge for one resident.SS=D
Failure to implement comprehensive care plans for residents exhibiting nonverbal signs of pain and for activities of daily living.SS=G
Failure to provide assistance with activities of daily living for a dependent resident related to shaving.SS=D
Failure to ensure a resident was free from pain after exhibiting nonverbal signs of excruciating pain.SS=G
Failure to safely store narcotics in the medication room refrigerator.SS=D
Failure to store a respiratory suctioning device in a manner that prevented spread of infection.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 58 Total Capacity: 60 Deficiencies cited: 7 Pain medication administrations: 9 Date of survey: May 30, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #1Named in misappropriation of resident property finding and termination
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInvolved in investigation and findings related to misappropriation and care plan deficiencies
AdministratorAdministratorConducted internal investigation and confirmed findings related to misappropriation
Licensed Practical NurseLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding transfer/discharge notice process
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMinimum Data Set CoordinatorInterviewed residents and updated care plans
Certified Nurse Assistant #2Interviewed regarding resident pain and ADL care
Registered NurseRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding pain management and care plans
Nurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerProvided assessment and orders related to pain management
Pharmacy ConsultantPharmacy ConsultantInterviewed regarding narcotics storage
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 May 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements and the Life Safety Code (LSC).
Findings
The facility met all applicable emergency preparedness requirements and the Life Safety Code provisions. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 06/19/24 after reviewing corrective measures.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 59 Deficiencies: 1 May 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Life Safety Code (LSC) requirements, specifically focusing on hazardous areas and emergency preparedness.
Findings
The facility met all applicable emergency preparedness requirements but failed to properly protect hazardous areas as required by NFPA 19.3.2.1.2. Specifically, three of six smoke compartments and 23 of 59 residents were affected due to doors lacking required self-closing or automatic closing devices.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Doors to the biohazard room on the west hall lacked the required self-closing device and did not resist smoke passage; the HVAC closet in the dining area and the biohazard room on the north hall lacked automatic closing devices.SS=E
Report Facts
Residents affected: 23 Smoke compartments affected: 3 Total residents present: 59
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorOrdered automatic closing devices for doors on 5/29/2024 and involved in evaluation of door closures
Director of MaintenanceInvolved in evaluation to ensure doors close and seal appropriately
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 May 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements.
Findings
The facility met all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements with no deficiencies noted.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 May 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey conducted on 05/29/24 to verify correction of deficient practices.
Findings
The facility provided information confirming corrective measures were implemented to sustain compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code. The State Agency recommends the facility be placed back in compliance effective 06/19/24.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Apr 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 2023-03-09 to verify compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.
Findings
The facility was confirmed to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm based on the desk review.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Apr 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 2023-03-09 to verify corrective measures taken by the facility.
Findings
The facility provided information confirming that corrective measures were implemented to address deficient practices and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2023-04-19.
Report Facts
Annual survey completion date: Mar 9, 2023
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 1 Mar 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with Medicare notification requirements, specifically regarding the provision of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to residents discharged from Medicare Part A services with time remaining on their benefits.
Findings
The facility failed to provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to two of three residents discharged from Medicare Part A services with time remaining. Interviews revealed staff were unaware of the requirement to provide this notice, and record reviews confirmed the notice was not given to the affected residents.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to two residents discharged from Medicare Part A services with time remaining.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents reviewed: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Social WorkerResponsible for completing Skilled Nursing Facility Beneficiary Protection Notifications; unaware of requirement to provide Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage
AdministratorAware of requirement for Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage but unaware it was not being done at this facility
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 60 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey from March 6, 2023 through March 9, 2023 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements at the time of the survey.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 60 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual re-certification survey at the facility from 03/06/2023 through 03/09/2023 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, specifically failing to provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to two residents discharged from Medicare Part A services with time remaining on their coverage.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to two residents discharged from Medicare Part A services with time remaining.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 60 Total Capacity: 60
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Social WorkerLicensed Social WorkerResponsible for completing Skilled Nursing Facility Beneficiary Protection Notifications; interviewed regarding failure to provide Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding awareness and failure to ensure Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage was provided
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 2 Mar 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focusing on smoke barrier construction and essential electrical system maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to provide the required half-hour fire resistance rating in the smoke barrier wall, affecting two of three smoke compartments, and failed to properly document annual testing of the emergency generator, with the last documented test performed in January 2022.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide half hour rating in the smoke barrier wall in accordance with NFPA 101 sections 19.3.7.3 and 8.5.6.2, affecting two of three smoke compartments.SS=D
Failed to properly document records of testing the generator annually as directed by NFPA 99 sections 6.4.4.1.1.3 and 6.4.4.2.SS=F
Report Facts
Number of smoke compartments affected: 2 Number of smoke compartments in facility: 3 Date of last documented generator test: 202201 Scheduled date for generator testing: Mar 28, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAcknowledged findings during exit interview
Maintenance SupervisorVerified smoke barrier deficiency and acknowledged generator testing documentation issue during exit interview
Director of MaintenanceResponsible for future monitoring and corrective actions related to smoke barrier and generator testing
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 1 Mar 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Life Safety Code, specifically reviewing documentation of annual generator testing and smoke barrier integrity.
Findings
The facility failed to provide documentation of the 2023 annual generator testing, with the last test documented in January 2022. Additionally, the smoke barrier at 200 hall was sealed during the inspection, and maintenance procedures were updated to prevent future unsealed penetrations.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to properly document records of annual generator testing as required by NFPA 99 sections 6.4.4.1.1.3 and 6.4.4.2.
Report Facts
Date of last documented generator test: 2022 Date of smoke barrier sealing: 2023
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 2 Mar 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focusing on smoke barrier construction and essential electrical system maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to provide the required half-hour fire resistance rating in the smoke barrier wall, affecting two of three smoke compartments, and also failed to properly document the annual testing of the emergency generator, with the last documented test performed in January 2022.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide half hour rating in the smoke barrier wall in accordance with NFPA 101 sections 19.3.7.3 and 8.5.6.2, affecting two of three smoke compartments.SS=D
Failed to properly document records of testing the generator annually as directed by NFPA 99 sections 6.4.4.1.1.3 and 6.4.4.2.SS=F
Report Facts
Smoke compartments affected: 2 Last documented generator test year: 2022 Scheduled generator test date: Mar 28, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAcknowledged findings during exit interview
Maintenance SupervisorVerified smoke barrier deficiency and acknowledged generator testing documentation issue during exit interview
Director of MaintenanceResponsible for future monitoring and corrective actions related to smoke barrier and generator testing
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Sep 6, 2022
Visit Reason
The facility was surveyed due to failure to report complete COVID-19 information to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network as required by regulation.
Findings
The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the CDC's NHSN during a seven-day period between 08/29/2022 and 09/04/2022, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to report complete COVID-19 information to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network during a seven-day period.SS=F
Report Facts
Reporting period: 7
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 55 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a complaint survey at the facility on 4/13/2022 to investigate a complaint identified as MS #00018342.
Findings
The survey determined that the facility was in compliance with the requirements for The Aged and Infirmed. The complaint for abuse, neglect, or quality of care was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint MS #00018342 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated for abuse, neglect, or quality of care.
Report Facts
Census: 55 Total Capacity: 60
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 55 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a complaint survey at the facility on 4/13/2022 to investigate a complaint identified as MS #00018342.
Findings
The survey determined that the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The complaint for abuse, neglect, or quality of care was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint MS #00018342 was investigated and found not substantiated for abuse, neglect, or quality of care.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 42 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 18, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a COVID Infection Control survey at the facility on 08/18/20 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations of participation during the COVID Infection Control survey.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 42 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 18, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a COVID Infection Control survey at the facility on 08/18/2020 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations of participation during the COVID Infection Control survey.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 42 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 18, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a COVID Infection Control survey at the facility on 08/18/2020 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations of participation during the COVID Infection Control survey.
Report Facts
Census: 42 Total Capacity: 60
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Deficiencies: 0 Jul 29, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to emergency preparedness requirements.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 49 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 29, 2020
Visit Reason
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.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
Report Facts
Census: 49 Total licensed capacity: 60
Inspection Report Routine Census: 52 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 May 28, 2020
Visit Reason
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.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented the recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 52 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 0 May 28, 2020
Visit Reason
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.
Findings
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.
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 2 Feb 20, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to accurate resident assessments and safe dietary practices in the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to submit an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one resident regarding medication administration, and failed to maintain a safe and clean dietary environment, including improper food labeling, storage, and unclean ovens.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to submit an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment regarding medication administration for one resident.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide a safe and clean dietary environment for storage and service of foods, including undated and unlabeled food items and unclean ovens.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
MDS assessments reviewed: 15 Residents affected: 1 Dietary tours: 2 Boiled eggs: 8 Containers of pureed foods: 3 Glasses of tomato juice: 6 Cups of mandarin oranges: 8 Date of MDS assessment: Dec 23, 2019
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Confirmed Resident #27's MDS was inaccurately completed and submitted
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorResponsible for entering Resident #27's information into the MDS system and admitted to inaccurate data entry
Director of Dining ServicesDDSRemoved unsafe food items and commented on oven cleanliness and kitchen monitoring responsibilities
Registered DieticianRDRemoved contaminated food items and confirmed food labeling and storage standards
AdministratorAdministrator (ADM)Commented on oven cleanliness and kitchen monitoring responsibilities
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 59 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 3 Feb 20, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey along with a complaint investigation from 02/18/2020 to 02/20/2020. The complaint was not substantiated, but the facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to submit an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one resident regarding medication administration and failed to maintain a safe and sanitary dietary environment, including unlabeled and undated foods and unclean ovens. Additionally, the facility failed to properly inspect fire doors as required by the Life Safety Code.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (CI MS #16691) for allegation of abuse was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited related to the complaint.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to submit an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment regarding medication administration for Resident #27.SS=D
Failed to provide a safe and clean dietary environment for storage and service of foods, including unlabeled/undated foods and unclean ovens.SS=E
Failed to properly inspect fire doors separating the nursing home from the personal care home as required by the Life Safety Code.SS=D
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 60 Census: 59 Number of fire doors: 4 Number of undated/ unlabeled food items: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Clinical SupportConducted in-service on accurate assessments on 2/27/2020.
MDS CoordinatorResponsible for entering Resident #27's MDS information; admitted to inaccurate entry.
Director of NursingDONConfirmed inaccurate MDS completion for Resident #27.
Director of Dining ServicesRemoved unlabeled/dated foods and acknowledged oven cleaning issues.
Registered DietitianRDRemoved contaminated food items and confirmed labeling requirements.
AdministratorADMAcknowledged oven cleanliness issues and responsibility of DDS.
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for contracting vendor to inspect fire doors.
Inspection Report Recertification Census: 59 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 20, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a recertification and complaint survey from 2/18/2020 to 2/20/2020. The complaint was not substantiated, but the survey found the facility was not in compliance with Minimum Standards for The Institutions For The Aged And Infirm.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a safe and clean dietary environment for food storage and service, including unlabeled and undated foods in refrigerators and unclean ovens with carbon build-up and charred food residue.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was conducted but not substantiated; no state statutes were cited related to the complaint.
Severity Breakdown
Level II: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to label and date foods stored in walk-in and stand-alone refrigerators, including various food items and beverages.Level II
Ovens were found covered with dark brown coating, black charred material, and food particles, posing a fire hazard.Level II
Report Facts
Census: 59 Total Capacity: 60
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Dining ServicesDirector of Dining ServicesRemoved unlabeled/undated foods and stated responsibility for kitchen monitoring and cleaning
Registered DieticianRegistered DieticianRemoved unlabeled/undated foods and confirmed food labeling requirements
AdministratorAdministratorReported ovens had been cleaned and expressed concern about kitchen cleanliness
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 59 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 20, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey along with a complaint investigation from 02/18/2020 to 02/20/2020.
Findings
The complaint of abuse was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited related to the complaint. However, the facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements and was cited for deficiencies F641 and F812.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Cl MS #16691) for allegation of abuse was not substantiated and no deficiencies were related to the complaint.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Deficiency cited as F641
Deficiency cited as F812
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 56 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 2, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a licensure survey for complaint CI MS I# 0001646 on 01/02/2020 related to an entity reported incident for abuse and neglect.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's right to be free from abuse and/or neglect. The investigation revealed that a call light was intentionally disabled by a staff member, resulting in neglect. The responsible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #3) was terminated following substantiated findings.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The facility's investigation found that LPN #3 intentionally disabled Resident #1's call light by unplugging it and inserting a drinking straw into the call box. LPN #3 was terminated and the incident was reported to the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Severity Breakdown
Level II: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure Resident #1's right to be free from abuse and/or neglect related to intentional disabling of call light.Level II
Report Facts
Census at time of survey: 56 Total licensed capacity: 60 Date of incident: Nov 28, 2019 Number of residents reviewed for abuse and neglect: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseIdentified as responsible for disabling Resident #1's call light and was terminated
RN #2Registered NurseFound the disabled call light and reported the incident
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 56 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 2, 2020
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted a complaint survey related to an entity reported incident for abuse and neglect at the facility on 1/2/2020.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements due to failure to ensure Resident #1 was free from abuse and neglect. Specifically, the call light system for Resident #1 was intentionally disabled, constituting neglect by a licensed practical nurse, who was subsequently terminated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review. The investigation found that LPN #3 willfully neglected Resident #1 by disabling the call light system. LPN #3 was terminated and the incident was reported to the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure Resident #1 was free from abuse and/or neglect related to disabling the call light system.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 56 Total licensed capacity: 60 Call light cords audited: 25 Call light cords audited: 30 Call light system review frequency: 5 Call light system review frequency: 3 Visual audits and call summary report reviews: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseNamed in neglect finding for disabling Resident #1's call light; employment terminated
Registered Nurse #2Registered NurseFound the disabled call light and assessed Resident #1
AdministratorConducted investigation, notified Resident #1's daughter and Mississippi Board of Nursing
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 56 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 19, 2019
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 3/19/19 to 3/19/19 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for the Aged or Infirmed.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no health deficiencies cited during the annual recertification survey on 3/19/19. However, a life safety code deficiency was identified on 3/20/19 related to the fire sprinkler system's failure to activate the fire alarm system within the required time.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
The facility failed to provide automatic sprinkler system supervisory signals in accordance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 72. The fire sprinkler system did not activate the fire alarm system within the minimum requirement of 90 seconds, taking 149 seconds during testing.
Report Facts
Census: 56 Total Capacity: 60 Fire alarm activation time: 149 Corrected fire alarm activation time: 39.2 Monitoring period: 4 Monitoring frequency: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAcknowledged the fire sprinkler system deficiency during exit interview
Maintenance SupervisorAcknowledged the fire sprinkler system deficiency during exit interview
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for monitoring the inspector's test valve and ensuring fire alarm system compliance
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 56 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 19, 2019
Visit Reason
The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements during the annual recertification survey. However, a deficiency was identified related to the sprinkler system supervisory signals not activating the fire alarm system within the required time.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Automatic sprinkler system supervisory attachments failed to activate the fire alarm system within the required 90 seconds, with a delay of 149 seconds observed during testing.SS=F
Report Facts
Census: 56 Total Capacity: 60 Sprinkler system activation delay: 149 Sprinkler system activation delay after correction: 39.2 Monitoring period: 4 Monitoring period: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAcknowledged the sprinkler system deficiency during exit interview
Maintenance SupervisorVerified the sprinkler system deficiency during exit interview
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for monitoring the sprinkler system and ensuring corrective actions

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