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Complaint Investigation

Gallaway Health And Rehab

August 27, 2025 · Gallaway, TN · 435 Old Brownsville Rd
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 104
Provider ID 445440
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Inspection Summary

GALLAWAY HEALTH AND REHAB in GALLAWAY, TN — inspection on August 27, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Immediate Jeopardy

jeopardy to resident health or safety

fx [fracture] left femur.Place overbed table away from resident's leg.

Put water on bed side table with in reach.Date Initiated: 07/05/2025.?

Review of the facility investigation completed by the Administrator dated 7/5/2025, revealed, .DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT.[Named Resident #1] responds to name.

Disoriented to time, place, and situation.

Long and short term memory are impaired.

Communicates with simple words.Does not speak much.

Requires assistance of one person to shower, dress, and have personal hygiene needs met.Requires assistance of two people to transfer by mechanical lift now.

She did transfer with one person assist as she was able to stand and pivot.12 falls since her admission in 2014.On 7/4/25 [2025] at 10:01 AM, resident c/o [complained of pain] when staff was changing brief. [Named RN F] was summoned to the room to assess resident.observed edema to left knee.called the NP to report findings.

New orders given for ice and pain medication.notified [Hospice #1].Hospice nurse enroute to the facility to assess resident at 10:20 [AM] on 7/5/24 [2024].

The x-ray results were received and it indicated a fracture of the left distal femur.She has had several fractures in the past.

Left femur fracture with repair, exact date unknown.Upon observation of [Resident #1] in the bed as she was positioned the day the pain began, I, [Named DON], observed the over bed table next to her bed.

The left knee was on the side of the bed next to the over bed table.

The corner of the table lined up with the bruise and abrasion on her left knee. If a staff member pushed the table over her unaware that they hit her knee, it would hit her knee and possible [possibly] cause a fracture of the left femu

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COMPLETED

08/27/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Gallaway Health and Rehab

435 Old Brownsville Rd Gallaway, TN 38036

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

During an interview on 8/27/2025 at 6:16 PM the MDS Coordinator stated per facility policy residents who cannot bear weight require a two person assist with a mechanical lift.

The MDS Coordinator reviewed Resident #3's comprehensive care plan and confirmed a care plan was not developed and implemented for transfer assistance.

The MDS Coordinator stated Resident #3 was unable to bear weight and should have had a care plan for transfers using 2 person assist with the use of a mechanical lift.

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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 GALLAWAY, TN, (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 GALLAWAY HEALTH AND REHAB or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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