Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Anderson County Hospital Ltcu during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to provide staff-led activities on weekends, offering only religious services and self-led activities like board games and puzzles. The Resident Council and staff confirmed the absence of interactive activities, which did not align with the facility's policy to support residents' social and emotional needs, placing them at risk for boredom and isolation.
The facility failed to secure 15 pressurized medical oxygen tanks in a locked area, leaving them accessible to nine cognitively impaired independently mobile residents. An inspection revealed the oxygen storage room door was not secured, contrary to the facility's policy requiring locked storage for pressurized containers. Staff interviews confirmed the expectation for the door to be locked at all times.
The facility failed to act on the Consultant Pharmacist's recommendations for several residents, including not documenting drug regimen reviews and not addressing potential gradual dose reductions. This oversight placed residents at risk for unnecessary medication use and complications.
A facility failed to implement adequate hand hygiene practices, placing residents at risk for infectious diseases. A CMA was observed not performing hand hygiene before and after donning gloves while providing care, including handling hearing aids and administering medications. This was contrary to the facility's Infection Prevention and Control policy, which requires hand hygiene before, during, and after resident contact, as well as between glove changes.
A resident with dementia and Parkinson's disease did not receive appropriate care services, including necessary interventions for wandering and sundowning behaviors. The resident was left without assistance during meals, resulting in uneaten food and a spilled water glass. Staff interviews confirmed the need for activities and reorientation, which were not provided, leading to a deficiency in care.
A facility failed to ensure a coordinated care plan for a resident receiving hospice services, risking inappropriate end-of-life care. The resident had multiple medical conditions and a do not resuscitate status, but the care plan did not integrate hospice services with facility care. Staff interviews revealed confusion about care plan details, and the facility lacked a hospice services policy.
Lack of Staff-Led Activities on Weekends
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Summary
The facility failed to provide direct, interactive activities based on resident preferences during weekends, as observed in the review of the facility's Activity Calendars for December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025. The calendars showed religious services scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays but lacked staff-led activities. The Resident Council reported that weekends were often slow without activities, and the previous Activity Coordinator had quit in December 2024. Interviews with facility staff, including a CNA, a Licensed Nurse, and an Administrative Nurse, confirmed that while religious services and self-led activities like board games, puzzles, and coloring pages were available, there were no staff-led activities on weekends. The facility's Activities Evaluation policy indicated a commitment to providing ongoing individualized and group activities to support residents' goals, strengths, and social and emotional needs. However, the lack of staff-led activities on weekends did not align with this policy, placing residents at risk for boredom, isolation, and decreased quality of life. The deficiency was identified through observations, record reviews, and interviews, highlighting the need for consistent activities that reflect residents' interests and preferences, particularly on weekends.
Failure to Secure Oxygen Tanks Poses Risk to Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to secure 15 pressurized medical oxygen tanks in a safe, locked area, which placed nine cognitively impaired independently mobile residents at risk for preventable accidents and injuries. During an inspection of the facility's oxygen storage room, it was observed that the door was not secured, leaving the oxygen cylinders accessible. The facility's policy required all pressurized containers to be locked within a secure temperature-controlled room. Interviews with staff, including a CNA and an Administrative Nurse, confirmed that the door was expected to be locked at all times to prevent access to the oxygen tanks.
Failure to Address Consultant Pharmacist Recommendations
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Consultant Pharmacist's (CP) recommendations were acknowledged and acted upon for several residents, including R2, R20, and R25. For R2, the facility did not document a drug regimen review during the observation period, and there was no indication that a gradual dose reduction was clinically contraindicated. The CP's recommendations for R2 were pending and unaddressed, placing the resident at risk for unnecessary medication use and potential side effects. Similarly, for R20, the facility did not document a drug regimen review, and there was no physician documentation indicating that a gradual dose reduction was clinically contraindicated. The CP's recommendations were also pending and unaddressed, which could lead to unnecessary medication use and associated complications. The facility's policy required the CP to report findings and recommendations to the Director of Nursing and the attending physician, but this was not effectively implemented. For R25, the facility failed to ensure that the physician addressed the CP's recommendations regarding a potential gradual dose reduction of Seroquel. The medical record lacked documentation of the physician's assessment, and the CP's recommendations remained unaddressed. Additionally, for R10, the CP failed to identify and report the inappropriate indication for the use of Olanzapine, an antipsychotic medication, which was prescribed for dementia. This oversight placed R10 at risk for unnecessary psychotropic medication use and related complications.
Inadequate Hand Hygiene Practices Observed
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Summary
The facility failed to implement adequate hand hygiene practices, which placed residents at risk for infectious diseases. During an observation, a Certified Nurse Aide (CMA) was noted to have failed to perform hand hygiene before and after donning gloves while providing care to a resident. The CMA handled the resident's hearing aids, administered inhalation medication, and instilled eye drops without performing hand hygiene or changing gloves between tasks. This lack of proper hand hygiene was observed in a public area, specifically at the dining room table, and continued as the CMA moved the resident to another area. The facility's Infection Prevention and Control policy, revised in February 2025, mandates that staff complete hand hygiene before, during, and after resident contact, as well as between glove changes and when changing personal protective equipment (PPE). Despite this policy, the facility failed to ensure compliance, as evidenced by the actions of the CMA. The facility's administrative nurse confirmed the expectations for hand hygiene, highlighting the deficiency in practice that could lead to increased risk of infection among residents.
Failure to Provide Dementia-Related Care Services
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Summary
The facility failed to provide appropriate dementia-related care services for a resident, identified as R10, who was diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other medical conditions. R10's care plan noted his need for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and highlighted his history of falls, difficulty during mealtimes, and specific food preferences. Despite these documented needs, the care plan lacked interventions for his wandering and sundowning behaviors, which are common in dementia patients. Observations revealed that R10 was left without appropriate interventions during episodes of confusion and wandering. On one occasion, R10 was observed repeatedly asking about the visitor parking lot and was not reoriented by staff, who only pointed to the parking lot. Additionally, during mealtimes, R10 was not provided with a plate guard, which was necessary for his condition, and was left without assistance, resulting in uneaten food and a spilled water glass. These incidents indicate a lack of adherence to the care plan and failure to engage R10 in activities or provide necessary support. Interviews with staff members, including a CNA and a Licensed Nurse, confirmed that R10 should have been provided with activities, reorientation, and assistance during meals. The facility's policy on person-centered dementia care emphasized the need for specialized activities and environmental modifications, which were not adequately implemented for R10. This deficiency placed R10 at risk for decreased quality of life, isolation, and impaired dignity.
Lack of Coordinated Hospice Care Plan for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a coordinated plan of care for a resident receiving hospice services, which placed the resident at risk for inappropriate end-of-life care. The resident, identified as R22, had a documented history of various medical conditions including urinary retention, diabetes mellitus, sinus tachycardia, dysphagia, and anemia. The resident's care plan indicated a do not resuscitate status and noted that hospice services were being provided. However, the facility did not have a coordinated plan of care that integrated the services provided by hospice with those provided by the facility. Interviews with facility staff revealed inconsistencies in understanding and accessing the resident's care plan and hospice binder. Certified Nursing Aide M and Licensed Nurse G indicated that while all staff had access to the care plans, there was uncertainty about the inclusion of specific supplies and services in the care plan. Administrative Nurse D confirmed that the care plan should detail what hospice provided, including equipment and supplies, but this information was not adequately documented. Additionally, the facility was unable to provide a policy related to hospice services when requested, further highlighting the lack of coordination in care planning for the resident.
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