Diversicare of Oxford: Nurse Stole Medications - AL
Licensed Practical Nurse #31 was terminated after acknowledging she provided medication administration to three residents and took their drugs. She admitted she should have reported and returned the medications instead of removing them from the facility.
The discovery came when police contacted the facility on an unspecified date, informing administrators that medications belonging to Diversicare residents had been found in the nurse's home. Officers provided photographic evidence showing medication cards that had been removed from the facility.
Former Administrator #14 personally reviewed the medications found in the nurse's residence. Her investigation confirmed the drugs belonged to current facility residents but had been discontinued, with no replacement medications required for the patients.
Three non-narcotic medication cards were identified in the nurse's possession. Though discontinued, the medications remained resident and facility property that should never have left the building.
"The medications found in FLPN #31's home should have been destroyed and not removed from the facility," Former Director of Nursing #22 stated during the April inspection.
Facility policy required discontinued medications to be secured and destroyed, but the nurse instead took them home. Director of Clinical Operations #2 confirmed the non-narcotic medications should have been destroyed at least weekly or no later than monthly.
The nurse admitted to providing medication administration to Resident #12, Resident #129, and possibly Resident #130 before her termination. She acknowledged she should have followed proper protocols for returning unused medications.
Former Administrator #14's review determined whether the seized medications were active orders and belonged to current residents. All medications found in the nurse's home were confirmed as facility property, though they had been discontinued for the patients involved.
Director of Clinical Operations #2 was notified by the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services after police arrived with photographic evidence. The images confirmed non-narcotic medication cards originated from Diversicare of Oxford.
The investigation revealed the medications were discontinued but should have been secured and destroyed according to established protocols. Instead, they were found outside the facility in the nurse's personal residence.
"She further acknowledged that medications prescribed to residents were found outside of the facility in the possession of FLPN #31, supporting the allegation of misappropriation of resident property," inspectors wrote.
Former Director of Nursing #22 confirmed the facility was first notified when police arrived to inform administrators about the discovery. The timing suggests the nurse's medication theft may have been discovered through external investigation rather than internal monitoring.
The nurse's admission that she provided medication administration to multiple residents while simultaneously taking their drugs raises questions about patient safety and medication tracking systems at the facility.
All three medication cards found in the nurse's home belonged to facility residents, though the drugs had been discontinued. The medications should have been destroyed through proper disposal channels rather than removed from the premises.
Director of Clinical Operations #2 confirmed the discovery supported allegations of misappropriation of resident property. The medications, though discontinued, remained legally owned by residents and the facility.
The inspection found minimal harm or potential for actual harm to residents, with few residents affected by the violation. However, the breach of medication security protocols represents a serious violation of resident property rights.
Police involvement suggests the medication theft may have been discovered through criminal investigation rather than facility oversight. The photographic evidence provided by law enforcement documented medication cards clearly marked as facility property.
The terminated nurse's acknowledgment that she should have reported and returned the medications indicates awareness of proper protocols, making her decision to take them home a deliberate violation of facility policy and resident rights.
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DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD in OXFORD, AL was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 9, 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse #31 was terminated after acknowledging she provided medication administration to three residents and took their drugs.
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 DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD?
- Licensed Practical Nurse #31 was terminated after acknowledging she provided medication administration to three residents and took their drugs.
- 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 OXFORD, 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 DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD 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 015132.
- Has this facility had violations before?
- To check DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD'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.