Inspection Reports for
White Oak Manor Charleston

SC, 29406

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 2.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

34% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 20, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with medication storage policies, specifically ensuring that drugs and biologicals are labeled and stored according to professional standards.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that an insulin pen in use was labeled with the open and expiration dates, and an expired nasal allergy spray was found on a medication cart. Both items were removed upon discovery.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to label an insulin pen with open and expiration dates.
Expired nasal allergy spray found on medication cart.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)1Confirmed the insulin pen findings and removed it from storage.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2Confirmed the expired nasal spray and removed it from the medication cart.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation following a fall incident involving Resident 4 (R4) on 05/06/25, where staff failed to adhere to the resident's individualized transfer plan as recommended by Physical Therapy.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Resident 4 fell on 05/06/25 during a transfer by Licensed Practical Nurse 1 (LPN1) who did not use the required sit-to-stand lift. The fall caused a fractured arm requiring surgical intervention. Multiple staff interviews and documentation confirmed the failure to follow the transfer protocol.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff used the required sit-to-stand lift during transfers for R4, resulting in a fall and fractured arm requiring surgical intervention. Interviews, policy reviews, and medical records confirmed the improper transfer and subsequent injury.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staff adhered to a resident's individualized transfer plan, resulting in a fall and fractured arm.
Report Facts
Date of fall incident: May 6, 2025 Pain rating: 3 Date of surgical intervention: May 14, 2025 Assessment Reference Date: Mar 10, 2025 Date of Care Plan initiation: Oct 20, 2023 Date of Physical Therapy Discharge Summary: Jul 4, 2024 Date of Educational/Counseling/Warning Notice: May 9, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN1Licensed Practical NurseTransferred Resident 4 without using required sit-to-stand lift, resulting in fall and injury
CNA2Certified Nurse AideAssisted with transfer after fall and observed resident's injured arm
NP9Nurse PractitionerEvaluated Resident 4 after fall and noted arm injury
Therapy DirectorProvided information on Resident 4's transfer requirements
Medical DirectorStated nurse should have used sit-to-stand lift and sought assistance
DONDirector of NursingCompleted investigation and confirmed transfer protocol was not followed

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with health and safety regulations at White Oak Manor - Charleston.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection, indicating full compliance with applicable standards.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 22, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to pressure ulcer care and infection prevention and control at White Oak Manor - Charleston.

Findings
The facility failed to prevent a pressure ulcer from developing in one resident and did not follow infection control protocols by failing to wear required personal protective equipment during care for another resident. The facility lacked a specific wound prevention policy and had incomplete documentation for skin condition monitoring.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to prevent a pressure ulcer from developing in one resident.
Failed to follow infection control protocol by not wearing designated PPE when providing care to a resident with an open wound.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Pressure ulcer size: 7.8 Pressure ulcer size: 6 Pressure ulcer size: 2 Pressure ulcer size: 3 Pressure ulcer size: 2.7 Pressure ulcer size: 1 Pressure ulcer size: 1 MDS Assessment Reference Date: Apr 26, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Wound Care Nurse (WCN)Interviewed regarding pressure ulcer and infection control findings
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding wound prevention policy and reporting
Infection Control Nurse (ICN)Confirmed PPE requirements for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Staff Development CoordinatorConfirmed staff PPE use during perineal care

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Oct 13, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to notify residents of medication changes, failure to provide timely assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), improper administration of enteral feedings, failure to maintain proper head of bed elevation during tube feedings, and inadequate cleaning and storage of nebulizer equipment.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed failures in resident notification of medication changes, timely ADL assistance, proper enteral feeding administration, head of bed elevation during tube feedings, and nebulizer equipment maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to notify a resident of medication changes, provide timely incontinent care and repositioning for dependent residents, administer enteral feedings as ordered, maintain appropriate head of bed elevation during tube feedings to prevent aspiration, and properly clean and store nebulizer equipment after use.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure a resident was notified of changes to the medication regimen.
Failed to promptly assist residents with activities of daily living, including timely incontinent care and repositioning.
Failed to ensure enteral feedings were administered continuously as ordered and maintain head of bed elevation during feedings.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care by not cleaning and storing nebulizer equipment properly after each use.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for notification of changes: 7 Residents affected by medication notification deficiency: 1 Residents reviewed for ADL assistance: 4 Residents affected by ADL assistance deficiency: 2 Residents reviewed for enteral feedings: 4 Residents affected by enteral feeding deficiency: 2 Residents reviewed for respiratory therapy: 2 Residents affected by respiratory therapy deficiency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding medication notification and ADL care deficiencies
UM1Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding medication notification and ADL care deficiencies
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication notification, ADL care, enteral feeding, head of bed elevation, and nebulizer equipment deficiencies
LPN2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding enteral feeding administration and head of bed elevation
LPN6Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding enteral feeding administration
LPN1Licensed Practical NurseObserved administering medication with improper head of bed elevation
CNA7Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding head of bed elevation during tube feedings
CNA2Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding head of bed elevation during tube feedings
CNA4Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding head of bed elevation during tube feedings
CNA5Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding head of bed elevation during tube feedings
CNA6Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding head of bed elevation during tube feedings
CNA11Certified Nursing AssistantObserved feeding resident and interviewed regarding ADL care
CNA12Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding ADL care
CNA13Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding ADL care
CNA14Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding ADL care
LPN2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding enteral feeding administration and head of bed elevation
RDRegistered DietitianInterviewed regarding enteral feeding administration
SLPSpeech Language PathologistInterviewed regarding aspiration precautions for tube-fed resident

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