Latest reports, citations, and penalties from CMS data
The contamination resulted from improper cleaning procedures that violated both manufacturer specifications and FDA Food Code requirements....
Care plans serve as detailed roadmaps for each resident's individualized care needs....
## **Repeated Nail Care Failures** The April 2025 inspection revealed troubling patterns of neglected personal hygiene across multiple residents....
Inspectors found that despite previous citations and corrective action plans, the committee failed to effectively resolve documented deficiencies....
The resident indicated the pain made eating difficult and sometimes left him hungry due to his inability to chew food properly....
## Physical Abuse During Personal Care The most serious incident occurred on March 7, 2025, during overnight care at the Highway 39 North facility....
Federal regulations mandate that QAPI programs must be **data-driven, ongoing, and proactive** rather than reactive....
The resident, identified as Resident #1, had exited through an emergency fire door that should have been alarmed but was found to be disarmed....
Kitchen staff interviewed during the inspection expressed uncertainty about proper food storage timelines....
## Inappropriate Contact with Sleeping Resident The incident occurred on the evening of February 7, 2025, when a resident was sleeping peacefully in his bed....
CNAs provide the majority of hands-on care in nursing facilities, including assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility....
The incident involved multiple staff members and escalated into verbal threats in the presence of other residents....
The facility's ombudsman confirmed that leadership turnover had created ongoing staffing challenges, directly impacting resident care quality....
The nurse acknowledged that the unsigned form indicated the proper process was not followed....
Nursing homes, which house vulnerable elderly populations with compromised immune systems, must maintain strict adherence to these protocols....
The resident had been at the facility since July 2021 and required mechanical lift assistance for all transfers due to their condition....
This medication requires precise timing to maintain steady blood levels and prevent organ rejection....
The resident's blood sugar level measured 335 mg/dL, significantly above normal ranges of 80-130 mg/dL....
Federal inspectors identified critical supervision lapses that placed vulnerable residents at risk of serious harm....
This recurring citation pattern indicates the facility has struggled to fully correct underlying safety issues that initially triggered regulatory action....