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Complaint Investigation

Calhoun Convalescent Center

June 14, 2024 · Saint Matthews, SC · 601 Dantzler Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 425170
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Calhoun Convalescent Center
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Inspection Summary

Calhoun Convalescent Center in Saint Matthews, SC — inspection on June 14, 2024.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF689

Review of R1's Face Sheet revealed R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including but not limited to: vascular dementia, abnormalities of gait and mobility, lack of coordination, difficulty in walking, unsteadiness on feet, reduced mobility, altered mental status, fall from bed, neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies, and depression.

Review of R1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date of 05/08/24, revealed R1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 1 out of 15, indicating R1 was severely cognitively impaired.

Further review of the MDS revealed that wandering behaviors occurred 1 to 3 days.

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

425170

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 425170 B.

Wing 06/14/2024

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

Calhoun Convalescent Center 601 Dantzler Street Saint Matthews, SC 29135

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 Saint Matthews, 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 Calhoun Convalescent Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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