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Complaint Investigation

Nhc Healthcare - Laurens

Inspection Date: May 23, 2025
Total Violations 1
Facility ID 425054
Location Laurens, SC
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F689

Harm Level: Immediate
Residents Affected: Few

F-F689 included Immediate Actions Taken:

1. Implemented 1:1 supervision for this resident when he is not in group settings. Implemented upon his return to the facility on Tuesday, 05/20/25 and will remain for this resident for the duration of his stay at [the facility]. Compliance will monitored by Department Heads along with the Administrator and Director of Nursing.

2. Installed a double lock/window stop system on his patient room window to increase safety. The system was installed at 8:10 AM on 05/20/25 (prior to the resident returning to the facility). Window lock/stops will be checked for proper operation twice daily for the duration of Resident R2's stay at the facility. The lock/stop system has been installed on all patient room windows and will be monitored quarterly. Compliance will be monitored by

the Director of Plant Maintenance.

3. Reeducated the staff on the facility's Emergency Procedure for a Missing Resident. education began

during and immediately after the search on 05/20/25 and concluded on 05/23/25. Education will continue for all employees quarterly on each shift. Compliance will be monitored by the Department Heads along with the Administrator and Director of Nursing.

4. A Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) was initiated on 05/20/25 to ensure that Resident R2 and other facility resident have appropriate supervision and assuasive devices in place to prevent accidents, especially those with exit seeking behaviors. Compliance will be monitored by Department Heads along with Administrator and Director of Nursing.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 10 of 10 425054

📋 Inspection Summary

NHC Healthcare - Laurens in Laurens, SC inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 Laurens, SC, (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 NHC Healthcare - Laurens or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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