The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
THE BLUFFS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in VICKSBURG, MS — inspection on September 23, 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
Record review of the “admission Record” revealed Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites.
Record review of Resident #1's MDS with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 9/12/25 revealed in Section C a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
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09/23/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During an interview with the Risk Manager on 9/22/25 at 3:00 PM, she confirmed Resident #1 was not transferred according to her assessed needs.
She stated the resident was dependent and required a total lift for transfers.
She further confirmed the transfer status was not reflected on the Kardex for staff to follow, and that staff should have consulted the nurse supervisor to clarify.
She acknowledged that failing to transfer a resident properly can lead to accidents.
Record review of the “admission Record” revealed Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites.
Record review of Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 9/12/25 revealed in Section C a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
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