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Complaint Investigation

Savoy Care Center

March 26, 2026 · Mamou, LA · 906 Cherry Street
Citations 3
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 119
Provider ID 195619
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Inspection Summary

Savoy Care Center in Mamou, LA — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 3 citations. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies

disposable dishware while seated in the dining room.

placed on contact & isolation precautions and received meals on disposable dishware. S2ADON

disposable dishware.

195619 03/26/2026

Savoy Care Center 906 Cherry Street Mamou, LA 70554

Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS with an ARD 03/03/2026 revealed Resident #3 had a BIMS of 6, indicating severe cognitive impairment.

Resident required set up assistance with eating, dependent for toileting hygiene and personal hygiene, and required substantial/maximal assistance to roll left to right.An observation on 03/24/2026 at 10:12 a.m. revealed Resident #3 lying in his bed, resting with his eyes closed. Resident #3's call bell was observed on the floor on the right side of the bed, not within reach of the resident.An observation/interview on 03/24/2026 at 12:24 p.m. revealed that Resident #3 was sitting up in bed, awake and alert. Resident #3's call bell was observed on the floor on the right side of the bed and not within reach of the resident. Resident #3 revealed he could not reach his call bell.An interview on 03/24/2026 at 12:45 p.m. with S4CNA revealed she was familiar with Resident #3 and the care he required. S4CNA stated Resident #3 can express his wants and needs with short responses and utilizes his call bell.On 03/24/2026 at 12:48 p.m., an observation was made of Resident #3 in his room with S4CNA.

Observation revealed Resident #3's call bell was on the floor on the right side of the bed and not within reach of the resident. S4CNA confirmed Resident #3's call bell was not within reach for the resident and should have been. An observation on 03/24/2026 at 1:41 p.m. revealed that Resident #3 was in his room, awake and alert, in a reclined position in his Geri chair. Resident #3's call bell was observed hanging on the side of the bed, out of reach for the resident.An observation on 03/24/2026 at 3:00 p.m. revealed Resident #3 in his room, awake and alert, in a reclined position in his Geri chair. Resident #3's call bell was observed hanging on the side of the bed, not within reach for the resident.

S1DON present in Resident #3's room at this time. S1DON confirmed the call bell was not within reach for Resident #3, and should have been.

195619 03/26/2026

Savoy Care Center 906 Cherry Street Mamou, LA 70554

Observation of the resident's bed with S1DON at this time revealed that the air mattress on the bed was approximately 1 foot smaller than the bedframe. S1DON confirmed the resident's bed is not accommodating the resident and should be. S1DON confirmed that Resident #3's mattress does not fit the bedframe properly, but should.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Mamou, LA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Savoy Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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