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Knollwood Healthcare: Food Safety Violations - AL

Healthcare Facility
Knollwood Healthcare
Mobile, AL

The x-ray found a broken tibia.

According to a September 11 inspection report, the injury to the resident identified as RI #20 was first reported on September 5, 2025. CNA #5 later told investigators during the facility's own internal review that the resident's leg was visibly swollen that day. No x-ray was ordered. The facility's nurse practitioner was not called.

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The certified registered nurse practitioner said she first learned of the injury on September 9, when someone called to report bruising, swelling, and fracture results. She wrote an order that day to send the resident out for further evaluation. She told inspectors she had received no information on September 5 about swelling or pain, and was direct about what should have happened: if a resident reported a wheelchair had run over their foot and swelling was observed, she would expect an x-ray and a call with the results.

Nobody had called her.

The director of nursing told inspectors that on the morning of September 9, an x-ray was conducted at the facility between 10:00 and 10:40 AM. Results came back at 1:30 PM showing a broken tibia. The director of nursing said she then informed the doctor.

The inspection cited the facility under F0689, which covers accidents and supervision, at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

A resident with a broken bone spent at least four days without a diagnosis, without imaging, and without the nurse practitioner who would have ordered both being told anything had happened at all.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Knollwood Healthcare from 2025-09-11 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Quick Answer

KNOLLWOOD HEALTHCARE in MOBILE, AL was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 11, 2025.

The x-ray found a broken tibia.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at KNOLLWOOD HEALTHCARE?
The x-ray found a broken tibia.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in MOBILE, AL, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from KNOLLWOOD HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 015463.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check KNOLLWOOD HEALTHCARE's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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