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Complaint Investigation

Fulton Nursing & Rehab

December 31, 2025 · Fulton, MO · 1510 Bluff Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 100
Provider ID 265663
Healthcare Facility
Fulton Nursing & Rehab
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

FULTON NURSING & REHAB in FULTON, MO — inspection on December 31, 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

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies

Review of Resident #11's COVID test results

#12's COVID test results form, dated 12/29/25, showed a negative result.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 2:00 P.M., Resident #11 stated he/she would prefer to move rooms if roommate was sick with Covid.

His/Her roommate tested positive for COVID-19 on 12/22/25. 7.

During an Interview on 12/30/25 at 12:32 P.M., Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) C stated there were seven Covid positive residents in the 300 Dining Hall out of 13 total residents.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 12:15 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said they follow the policy regarding resident placement during a COVID-19 outbreak, but some residents refuse to be moved and there are not always rooms available.

They have relocated some residents.

Families were notified that the facility has residents testing positive for COVID-19.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 10:20 A.M., CMT D said he/she did not know which residents had tested positive for COVID-19, but was aware some were positive. He/She said he/she had not been told during shift change who had COVID-19. CMT D said he/she is new and had only been told to wear a mask. He/She acknowledged wearing it below the nose would not provide protection from the virus, and it should be an N95 mask.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 10:31 A.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said he/she does not know who on Hall 300 is COVID-19 positive or why there is no signage on the door. He/She said staff are probably going in and out of rooms without the proper PPE.

The ADON did not know why there were not red bags in the rooms for PPE disposal.

The ADON said he/she and the DON are responsible for ensuring staff is compliant with PPE requirements.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at12:41 P.M., LPN B said there is a list of COVID-19 positive residents at the nurse's station that is updated every three days. He/She said everyone should know about it and nurses know what PPE to wear. LPN B did not know why there was no signage on the doors; it is the Infection Preventionist's (IP) responsibility.During an interview on 12/30/25 at 12:15 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said a list of positive residents is posted at the nurse's station and all nurses should be aware of it.

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 12:45 P.M., the Infection Preventionist said interventions implemented to contain COVID-19 include room trays for residents who test positive, some room changes, masks, handwashing reminders, family notification and cancellation of the Christmas party.

The IP said all residents have been asked to wear masks outside their rooms, but many refuse.

During an interview on 12/31/25 at 10:40 A.M., the Administrator said the ADON and DON are responsible for educating nurses on the use of PPE and nurses are responsible for compliance.

The Administrator said a list of COVID-19 positive residents is posted at the nurse's station and does not understand why staff are saying they do not have the information.Complaint # 2697930

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 FULTON, 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 FULTON NURSING & REHAB or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.