Seaford Center
SEAFORD CENTER in SEAFORD, DE — inspection on September 9, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R113) out of thirty residents reviewed in the investigative sample, the facility failed to develop a care plan to address an identified concern.
Findings include: Review of R113's clinical record revealed:10/11/24 - R113 was admitted to the facility.3/20/25 12:00 AM - A wound note by E12 (Wound NP) documented that R113 was non-compliant with turning and repositioning and tells staff to leave her alone.3/27/25 3:59 AM - A wound note by E12 (Wound NP) documented that R113 was non-compliant with turning and repositioning and tells staff to leave her alone.9/4/25 11:08 AM -
During an interview, E12 (Wound NP) stated that R113 would refuse to have her wounds touched and resisted care.9/4/25 12:09 PM -
During an interview, E16 (NP) stated that R113 was resistant to care and refused to get out of bed.9/4/25 11:43 AM -
During an interview, E17 (wound nurse) stated that R113 was behavioral, resistant to care and would refuse to allow staff to turn and reposition her.9/4/25 12:25 PM - A review of R113's care plan lacked evidence for refusals of care that included individualized objectives, goals, and timeframes to meet R113's needs.9/5/25 10:40 AM - During an interview, E18 (CNA) stated that R113 was very behavioral, would constantly refuse care and refuse to get out of bed.9/5/25 10:51 AM -
During an interview, E6 (RN) stated that R113 refused care and treatments and confirmed that a care plan for refusals should have been completed for her.9/9/25 2:00 PM - Findings were reviewed with E1 (NHA) and E3 (Quality Manager) during the exit conference.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
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