Asbury Place Kingsport
ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT in KINGSPORT, TN — inspection on April 1, 2026.
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.
Inspection Findings
Review of a Social Service Note for Resident #56 dated 2/11/2026, revealed .Resident received NOMNC, LCD [Last Covered Day] 2/12/26.
Resident did not wish to appeal .Review of a NOMNC document for Resident #56 revealed .Services Will End on 02/12/2026 .
The NOMNC was signed by the resident on 2/11/2026.
Review of a Discharge Summary Progress Note dated 2/13/2026, revealed .Went over discharge instructions .Patient [Resident #56] assisted to car .During an interview on 4/1/2026 at 9:33 AM, the Social Services Director stated there was no documentation to confirm the NOMNC had been presented timely to Resident #56 and the signature date on the NOMNC was 2/11/2026, which did not fulfill the required two-day notice.
During an interview on 4/1/2026 at 9:41 AM, the Administrator confirmed it was her expectation for NOMNCs to be presented to and signed by the resident two days prior to the date of end of coverage.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
445481 04/01/2026
Asbury Place Kingsport 100 Netherland Lane Kingsport, TN 37660
Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired
(vacuum-sealed tubes used for collecting, transporting, and processing blood samples for laboratory analysis), and sterile water vials were discarded and not available for resident use, failed to ensure an insulin pen was labeled with the resident's name, and failed to ensure wound care supplies were stored unopened in 1 medication cart of 2 medication carts and 1 medication room of 2 medication rooms observed for medication storage.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's undated policy titled, MEDICATION STORAGE IN THE FACILITY, revealed .Medications and biological are stored safely, securely, and properly following the manufacturer or supplier recommendations .Outdated, contaminated, or deteriorated drugs and those in containers, which are .without secure closures will be immediately withdrawn from stock .During an observation of the Willow/Dogwood medication cart on 3/31/2026 at 8:47 AM, revealed 3 of the 10 milliliter (ml) sterile water single-dose vials with an expiration date of 11/1/2025, 1 of the 24 gauge (ga) x 0.75 inch (in) shielded IV catheters (a type of small, flexible, and thin plastic tube inserted into a vein to deliver medications, fluids, or blood products directly into the bloodstream) with an expiration date of 12/31/2024, 1 of the 20 ga x 1 in shielded IV catheters with an expiration date of 2/28/2026, and 1 of the 1 ml Syringes (a device used to administer injections) with an expiration date of 12/31/2025.
Further observation revealed 1 Insulin Lispro KwikPen (a medication used to treat diabetes) was not labeled with the resident's name and was stored in an unlabeled bag with an opened date of 3/19.
During an interview on 3/31/2026 at 9:08 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B stated the sterile water vials, IV catheters, and syringe were expired and should have been discarded.
Further interview revealed the Insulin Lispro KwikPen was not labeled with the resident's name.
During an interview on 3/31/2026 at 9:15 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the sterile water, IV catheters, and syringe were expired, and the Insulin Lispro KwikPen was not labeled with the resident's name.
During an observation of the Willow/Dogwood medication room on 3/31/2026 at 9:22 AM, revealed one box of hemorrhoidal suppositories with an expiration date of 2/2026, 5 blue-top 3 ml blood collection tubes with an expiration date of 3/12/2026.
Continued observation revealed 3 open to air sterile wound therapy foam kit packages, available for resident use.
During an interview on 3/31/2026 at 9:35 AM, LPN B stated the box of suppositories and the 5 blood collection tubes were expired. LPN B further stated the 3 sterile wound therapy foam kit packages had been opened, was available for resident use, and should have been discarded if not used.
During an interview on 3/31/2026 at 9:44 AM, the DON confirmed the opened sterile wound therapy foam kit packages, expired medications, and any expired supplies should have been discarded.
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 KINGSPORT, 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 ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.