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Complaint Investigation

Ms Care Center Of Alcorn County, Inc-snf

January 30, 2025 · Corinth, MS · 3701 Joanne Drive
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 119
Provider ID 255110
Healthcare Facility
Ms Care Center Of Alcorn County, Inc-snf
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Inspection Summary

MS CARE CENTER OF ALCORN COUNTY, INC-SNF in CORINTH, MS — inspection on January 30, 2025.

Found 2 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

FF609
Actual harm Resident A's request for medication. While reviewing this information, Resident A's son approached her and Few not need it due to stomach issues. Later, in the therapy department, Resident A confirmed to the DON that affected

During an interview with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator on 1/30/25 at 9:41 AM, she stated that failure to administer pain medication as prescribed could lead to unrelieved pain, anxiety, and difficulty participating in therapy and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

A record review of the MDS with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/22/24 revealed that Resident A had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating that he was cognitively intact.

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During an interview on 1/28/25 at 11:55 AM, Resident #64 revealed he was in the Vietnam War, and he suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from his military service. He stated he was left for dead and the two soldiers with him were killed and it was a miracle he survived. He said that during that event, he was praying for God to keep him still so they would think he was dead and then he talked about how his mother prayed constantly for him to safely return home. He believed that God gave him the strength not to move even though he was getting kicked and beaten. He acknowledged he had triggers such as loud thunder or a loud noise from something being dropped, and when he heard these things, I almost hit the floor.

While he was talking about his experience, he became teary eyed and cried softly.

During an interview on 1/29/25 at 4:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the resident had a diagnosis of PTSD and a care plan was developed for this.

She stated a care plan should guide staff in the individualized care of each resident.

She confirmed a PTSD assessment was not done, and triggers were not identified, therefore, the care plan did not give staff information needed for the triggers that affected this resident's mental health status.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 255110 B.

Wing 01/30/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

MS Care Center of Alcorn County, Inc-Snf 3701 Joanne Drive Corinth, MS 38834

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 CORINTH, MS, (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 MS CARE CENTER OF ALCORN COUNTY, INC-SNF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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