Holly Hill House: Suicidal Patient Left Unmonitored - LA
Federal inspectors found Holly Hill House failed to implement comprehensive care plans for two residents with severe behavioral issues, leaving vulnerable patients at risk during critical periods.
The first incident began on July 26 when a resident with depression, dementia, and anxiety told staff, "I'm going to go in my room and hang myself." At 4:30 p.m., a licensed practical nurse immediately notified the facility's nurse practitioner, who ordered one-on-one supervision due to suicidal ideation. The resident was placed under watch at the nurses' station.
But the supervision didn't last.
Electronic medical records show no evidence of the required one-on-one monitoring from 9:56 p.m. that evening through 9:30 a.m. the next morning — a gap of nearly 12 hours. The resident was transferred to a behavioral hospital the following day.
Two weeks later, another monitoring failure occurred involving a resident with bipolar disorder, severe vascular dementia, and major depression. On August 9 at 3:43 p.m., the nurse practitioner documented being advised that this resident "had become aggressive with Resident #2 and began striking Resident #2 in the face multiple times."
The residents were separated for safety. The nurse practitioner ordered one-on-one supervision and a psychiatric consultation.
Again, the facility failed to follow through. Medical records contained no evidence of the required supervision from 3:20 p.m. that day until the violent resident was transferred to a behavioral hospital at 11:15 p.m.
During interviews with federal inspectors, the facility's Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed both failures. She acknowledged awareness of the suicidal resident's threat and the violent altercation between residents. After reviewing electronic medical records, she confirmed nursing documentation showed no evidence of the required one-on-one supervision during either critical period.
The nurse practitioner also confirmed to inspectors that she had issued telephone orders for constant supervision in both cases — first for the suicidal resident on July 26, and again for the violent resident on August 9. Both orders included consultations for inpatient psychiatric care.
The facility's failures occurred despite clear medical orders and documented incidents requiring immediate intervention. The suicidal resident had been readmitted with diagnoses including depression, dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. The violent resident carried diagnoses of bipolar disorder with current depressive episode, severe vascular dementia with psychotic disturbance and agitation, recurrent major depression, and unspecified anxiety disorder.
Both residents ultimately required transfer to behavioral hospitals — the suicidal resident after a night without monitoring, and the violent resident after hours without the required supervision following the attack.
The inspection found Holly Hill House failed to develop and implement complete care plans that met residents' needs with measurable actions and timetables. Federal regulations require nursing homes to provide comprehensive person-centered care plans that address all resident needs, particularly for those with behavioral health issues requiring specialized monitoring.
The facility's documentation gaps left no record of how staff ensured resident safety during the ordered supervision periods. For the suicidal resident, nearly 12 hours passed without documented monitoring after a direct threat of self-harm. For the violent resident, hours elapsed without required supervision after physically attacking another patient.
Both incidents involved residents with complex psychiatric conditions requiring specialized care and close monitoring. The facility's failure to implement ordered supervision protocols left vulnerable patients without the protection their conditions demanded, ultimately necessitating emergency transfers to psychiatric facilities for proper treatment.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 19, 2026 · Our methodology
Holly Hill House in Sulphur, LA was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 27, 2025.
The resident was placed under watch at the nurses' station.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.