Nursing Home News — Page 531

The restriction affects all residents who keep personal funds at the 33-bed facility.

Pharmaceutical services form a critical component of nursing home care, as most residents require multiple medications for chronic conditions.

State surveyors found medication cart A sitting unlocked outside the nursing station on unit 1 at 11:35 AM on December 22, with no authorized staff in sight.

The resident, identified as R #16 in inspection records, had been admitted to Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation following a fractured left fibula.

Records show they received zero showers in October, zero in November, and only one shower on December 15 out of nine scheduled opportunities in December.

State inspectors documented the lapse during a January 2, 2026, complaint inspection.

The violation was classified as scope and severity level D, indicating an isolated incident with potential for more than minimal harm.

The facility received citations under federal nursing home regulations for failing to maintain safe, clean, and comfortable living conditions for residents.

Federal inspectors flagged the lapses during a December 22 complaint inspection at Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family on Chef Menteur Highway.

This includes injuries, alterations in health status, room changes, and other circumstances that impact the resident's care or quality of life.

Federal inspectors found that Sardis Community NH's administrator dismissed the December abuse allegations even though the evidence showed abuse had occurred.

Staff were required to document all findings in progress notes and notify physicians about new skin impairments.