Signature Healthcare Of Memphis
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0609
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
imaging to rule out any active disease process . During a telephone interview on 10/7/2025 at 12:04 PM,
the former Director of Nursing (DON) was asked if she recalled Resident #2's injury from 1/2/2024. The former DON stated she recalled completing an investigation related to the resident's injury stated that the injury was initially an injury of unknown origin until the conclusion of the investigation. During a telephone
interview on 10/7/2025 at 3:10 PM, CNA B stated, I took care of [Resident #2] the previous day [1/2/2024] from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM and the resident did not have any bruising or scratches on that shift. CNA B stated she initially noticed the resident's injury when she rolled him over to perform personal care on 1/3/2024. CNA B stated, [Resident #2] had scratches, a black eye with swelling to side of face and eye.
During an interview on 10/7/2025 at 4:54 PM, the Administrator stated, Injuries of unknown origin should be reported to state and local agencies. The facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin for Resident #2.
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SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MEMPHIS in MEMPHIS, TN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 MEMPHIS, 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 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MEMPHIS or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.