Marymount Manor: Fall Monitoring Failures - MO
The July incident was part of a pattern of missed neurological evaluations that federal inspectors documented during a September complaint investigation. Staff failed to complete mandatory post-fall monitoring for multiple residents, despite facility policies requiring 72 hours of observation after any fall involving head contact or unwitnessed circumstances.
Resident #3, who suffered from end-stage kidney disease, stroke, dementia and depression, fell at least four times between July 20 and July 28. The resident was found on July 28 at 7:48 A.M. lying face-down beside their bed "as if he/she rolled out of bed," according to nursing notes reviewed by inspectors.
Staff started neurological checks after that fall but abandoned them within hours. Records show evaluations scheduled for 7:03 A.M., 7:33 A.M., 8:03 A.M., 9:03 A.M. and 10:03 A.M. on July 28 were all marked "not completed." The monitoring continued to be skipped through July 30.
The facility's own nurses described detailed protocols they were supposed to follow. Licensed Practical Nurse A told inspectors that neurological checks should be completed "if the resident hit their head or if the fall was unwitnessed." The nurse said staff should document any new bruising or pain complaints for three days after each incident.
Licensed Practical Nurse B echoed those requirements, explaining that nurses must complete "neuros" for unwitnessed falls or head impacts, along with full body assessments and vital signs monitoring.
But the actual care fell short repeatedly.
For Resident #1, who fell on July 19, nursing staff completed no injury follow-up documentation on the day shift or night shift on July 20, July 21, July 22, July 23 or July 24. Inspectors found similar gaps for Resident #2, whose falls on July 20 and July 23 triggered no neurological evaluations despite the facility's stated protocols.
The Administrator and Director of Nursing told inspectors they expected comprehensive post-fall care. They said nurses should assess residents for injuries, notify physicians and families, and complete neurological checks for any head impact or unwitnessed fall. They wanted documentation that would "show a picture of what happened."
They also expected staff to monitor residents for 72 hours and immediately report any changes in condition to physicians, families and administrators.
The reality documented in medical records showed a different story. Resident #3's admission assessment noted "no falls anytime in the last month" before the July incidents began. The resident was occasionally incontinent and had severe cognitive impairment, conditions that can increase fall risk.
When the face-down fall occurred on July 28, staff did notify the physician, supervisor and family as required. They noted "no apparent injury" and started neurological monitoring. But the systematic observation that could detect delayed brain injury symptoms stopped almost immediately.
Missing neurological evaluations can have serious consequences for elderly residents with conditions like dementia and stroke history. Brain injuries from falls may not show immediate symptoms, particularly in residents with existing cognitive impairment who cannot clearly communicate pain or confusion.
The inspection revealed that multiple licensed nurses understood the facility's fall protocols but failed to implement them consistently. The gap between stated expectations and actual practice left vulnerable residents without the safety monitoring designed to catch complications before they became life-threatening.
Federal inspectors classified the violations as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few residents. The facility's failure to follow its own neurological monitoring policies violated federal requirements for comprehensive resident assessment and care planning.
The Administrator and Director of Nursing emphasized to inspectors that they expected staff to be "knowledgeable of and to follow the facility policies." Yet the medical records showed systematic failures in the very protocols designed to protect residents after traumatic events like falls.
For residents like #3, who experienced multiple falls within an eight-day period, the missed monitoring represented repeated opportunities to identify and address potential complications. The resident's complex medical conditions, including end-stage kidney disease and stroke history, made consistent post-fall observation even more critical.
The inspection found that nursing staff understood what they should do after residents fell but repeatedly failed to complete the documentation and monitoring that could detect serious injuries requiring immediate medical intervention.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
MARYMOUNT MANOR in EUREKA, MO was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 9, 2025.
The July incident was part of a pattern of missed neurological evaluations that federal inspectors documented during a September complaint investigation.
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.