FLORENCE, AL
16 articles found in this city
Florence Health Services: Failed Investigation - WI
The September 11 confrontation between roommates began when one resident tried to take the other's soda while in bed.
Florence Health Services: Abuse Report Failures - WI
The September 11 incident between the roommates should have triggered an immediate report to the State Agency under federal regulations.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Home: Immediate Jeopardy - CO
These citations require facilities to implement immediate corrective actions to remove the jeopardy situation.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Home: Infection Control Gaps - CO
This violation carries a scope and severity rating of Level D, indicating isolated incidents with potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Home: Drug Storage Violations - CO
This dual-security system prevents unauthorized access to potentially dangerous or addictive medications.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Home: Respiratory Care Lapses - CO
The November 8 assault occurred at 6:37 a.m.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Home: Activity Program Gaps - CO
The November 8 incident occurred at 6:37 a.m.
Faith Healthcare Center: Immediate Jeopardy Finding - SC
The deficiency was classified at **Scope/Severity Level J** — an isolated finding of **immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety**.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Psychotropic Drug Violations - AL
The Florence facility was given a correction deadline and reported addressing the violations by November 5, 2025.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Accident Hazard Failures - AL
Falls and environmental hazards remain among the leading causes of injury and death in nursing home settings.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Bed Rail Safety Failures - AL
Under federal standards, facilities must exhaust alternative approaches before resorting to bed rail use.
Florence Park Care Center: Pain Management Harm - KY
This federal regulation requires nursing homes to provide safe, appropriate pain management for any resident who requires such services.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Drug Storage Failures - AL
## Why Proper Drug Storage Matters in Nursing Homes Medication management is one of the most critical safety functions in any long-term care setting.
Florence Park Care Center: Pharmacy Failures - KY
The facility, located in Florence, Kentucky, was cited for failing to provide adequate pharmacy services to meet the needs of its residents.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Abuse Protection Failures - AL
The fact that this citation arose from a **complaint investigation** rather than a routine annual survey is notable.
Mitchell-Hollingsworth: Documentation Failures - AL
Inspectors classified the violation at **Scope/Severity Level D**, meaning it was isolated in nature and did not result in documented actual harm.