Bruce Community Living Center
BRUCE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER in BRUCE, MS — inspection on August 19, 2025.
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.
Inspection Findings
resident it was her right to refuse, but if she did not allow staff to finish, “she would have to lay there wet until the staff finished with the other residents, and that could be a while.” In an interview with the Administrator on 8/19/25 at 6:34 PM, she confirmed the incident was a dignity concern.
She stated CNA #1 should have provided care using a washcloth as the resident requested.
She acknowledged that failing to do so could have made the resident feel her voice was not heard.
Record review of the “admission Record” revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Record review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #1 with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6/26/25 revealed in Section C a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired.
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08/19/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bruce Community Living Center
176 Highway 9 South Box 1280 Bruce, MS 38915
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Review of the “admission Record” revealed Resident #3 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of cerebral infarction.
Review of the Quarterly MDS for Resident #3 dated 6/24/25, Section C, revealed a BIMS score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
An interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 on 8/19/25 at 5:37 PM revealed if a resident’s call light was not in reach and the resident experienced a medical emergency, they would not be able to call for help.
An interview with the Administrator on 8/19/25 at 6:34 PM confirmed that frequently used items such as call lights and phones should always be within residents’ reach.
She stated concerns with items being out of reach, included residents being unable to call staff if needed, potentially delaying care.
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08/19/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bruce Community Living Center
176 Highway 9 South Box 1280 Bruce, MS 38915
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Review of the facility policy titled, “Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and/or Exploitation Prevention Plan Policy,” dated January 2019, revealed: “…7.
Reporting/Response: …Immediately reporting all alleged violations to the …state agency, adult protective services and to all other required agencies within specified timeframes…” A phone interview with the Ombudsman on 8/19/25 at 10:00 AM revealed that she was at the facility on 6/24/25 when Resident #1 made allegations of verbal abuse and neglect involving a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #1 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1.
The Ombudsman stated she immediately reported the allegations to the Administrator.
She further stated that when she followed up with the Administrator on 7/8/25, she discovered the allegation had not been reported to the State Agency and subsequently reported it herself.
During an interview with the Administrator on 8/19/25 at 4:39 PM, she confirmed the Ombudsman informed her on 6/24/25 of Resident #1’s allegations of verbal abuse and neglect.
She acknowledged she did not notify the State Agency within the required timeframe and confirmed she should have.
She stated the importance of reporting is that it is part of the investigation process and serves to keep residents safe.
Review of the Investigation Report for Resident #1 revealed: “Date of Incident: 6/23/25.
Date Incident Reported: 6/24/25 Ombudsman asked facility to investigate.” … Results reported to State Licensing Agency: 7/8/25.
Review of the “admission Record” revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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