Complaint Investigation

Knox County Nursing Home District

August 14, 2025 · Edina, MO · 55774 State Highway 6

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 60

Provider ID 265763

Healthcare Facility

Knox County Nursing Home District

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Inspection Summary

KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT in EDINA, MO — inspection on August 14, 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

FF0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Actual Harm

12:30 P.M., the administrator said the following:-She expected staff to report new skin issues to the charge nurse, then the charge nurse assesses the skin issue to determine if it needed to be staged and contact the physician for orders;-On this resident, the charge nurse did not assess the skin issue after it was reported by the CNA and nothing further was done about;-Her expectation was when a staff member reports a concern with a skin issue, the charge nurse assesses the concern and determines if the concern was a wound or beginning of a wound, then call the physician and notify the director of nursing;-The assistant director of nursing had a checklist to follow on all wounds to ensure all the steps were followed for a new wound.

Complaint #2585248

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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 EDINA, MO, (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 KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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