Health Inspection

Lawrence Co Nursing Center

April 2, 2025 · Monticello, MS · 700 Jefferson Street South

Citations 2

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 60

Provider ID 255214

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Lawrence Co Nursing Center

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov) · 14 pages

Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.

Inspection Summary

LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER in MONTICELLO, MS — inspection on April 2, 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.

Inspection Findings

FF851

During the recertification survey in February 2024, the provider failed to ensure PBJ reporting was corrected before submission to CMS for one (1) of four (4) quarters in 2023.

FF880

Minimal harm or errors in PBJ reporting during the prior recertification survey. He stated that the issue persists due to a recent Some affected

During the recertification survey in February 2024, the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection by not exercising proper hand hygiene during perineal care for one (1) of fifteen (15) sampled residents observed.

On 04/02/25 at 2:27 PM, in an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), she confirmed that the facility had been cited for the same infection control issue during the previous year's survey.

She explained that it is not due to a lack of inservice training but stated they may need to rethink their approach.

She suggested implementing more supervision while staff are providing care.

She added that although high-risk meetings are held, they do not address infection control tasks like this.

On 04/02/25 at 2:31 PM, during an interview with the Staffing Coordinator, she acknowledged that the facility had been cited for the same infection control issues.

She stated that while inservices are provided, she believes the frequency of training on hand hygiene and glove use should be increased.

255214

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 255214 B.

Wing 04/02/2025

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

Lawrence CO Nursing Center 700 Jefferson Street South Monticello, MS 39654

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 MONTICELLO, 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 LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER 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.