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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Camellia Estates during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
An unlocked, unattended wound care cart was found on a hall with multiple topical medications and wound care products inside, despite facility policy requiring secured medication storage. In addition, 25 prefilled influenza vaccine syringes were found in the med storage refrigerator past expiration, and the DON acknowledged expired vaccines had not all been removed as required by policy.
Infection control practices were not followed for residents on droplet precautions for influenza. An LPN handled a marker and contaminated items with bare hands during PEG care, then placed the marker on the med cart and in a scrub pocket without disinfecting it; the same LPN also touched meds and resident items with bare hands and returned to the med cart and laptop without hand hygiene. A CNA entered a resident's room with only a mask, did not wear gown or gloves, left the door open, handled food and linens with bare hands, and went to another resident's room without hand hygiene.
Failure to follow the care plan for personal hygiene was identified for a resident who needed partial/moderate assistance with ADLs. The resident, who had hemiplegia/hemiparesis and was cognitively intact, was observed with visible long facial hair on the upper lip and chin, and stated she wanted it shaved. A CNA acknowledged seeing the facial hair during prior ADL care but did not ask the resident if she wanted it removed, even though facial hair removal was described as a normal part of ADL care and part of meeting resident needs.
Failure to provide grooming assistance during ADL care: A resident with hemiplegia/hemiparesis and intact cognition was observed with visible long facial hair on the upper lip and chin and stated she wanted it shaved. The assigned CNA said facial hair removal is part of ADL care but had noticed the hair previously and did not ask the resident if she wanted it removed. The DON stated facial hair removal is generally offered during ADL care as part of meeting resident needs.
Improper Storage of Accessible Disinfectant: An unattended spray bottle of Virex antiviral disinfectant was observed openly accessible on top of a PPE bin on a hall. An LPN confirmed it was easily accessible to residents and should not have been left in the open because ingestion or exposure could result in chemical burns or other harm. The DON later confirmed the disinfectant should have been secured when not in use.
A long-term care facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for a resident at high risk for MDROs and did not adhere to hand hygiene protocols during care for multiple residents. Staff did not use gowns during wound care for a resident requiring EBP, and several instances of improper glove use and lack of hand hygiene were observed during care for other residents, increasing the risk of infection.
A resident with specific dietary needs due to medical conditions was not provided meals aligning with his high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet as instructed by his doctor. Despite expressing concerns to the Dietary Manager, the resident continued to receive meals high in carbohydrates, which did not match his dietary preferences or the Registered Dietitian's recommendations. The facility acknowledged the inconsistency in meal provision.
The facility failed to label and date open food items in the kitchen, as observed during a survey. Several items, including rainbow sprinkles, food color, lemon juice, buttermilk, seasoning salt, and imitation vanilla, were found open without labels indicating their shelf life. The Dietary Manager acknowledged the requirement for staff to date open items and stated that she has conducted training on this practice.
Unsecured wound care cart and expired influenza vaccines found in storage
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Medications and biologicals were not stored securely in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements. Facility policy required a lock and key system with suitable protection against theft or access by unauthorized personnel, and that the locked system be secured when not in use. During observation on Hall A, a wound care cart was found unattended and unlocked. The cart contained diclofenac gel, nystatin cream, gentamicin ointment, moisturizing lotion, three bottles of wound cleanser, two bottles of hydrogen peroxide, and one bottle of betadine. An LPN confirmed the cart was a wound treatment cart, acknowledged it was unlocked and unattended, and stated it was the responsibility of nurses and staff to ensure medication carts were locked. Expired medications were also found in the medication storage room refrigerator. Twenty-five prefilled influenza vaccine syringes were observed with an expiration date of 05/06/2025. The facility policy on destruction of unused, expired, or discontinued medication stated these items would be removed during monthly inspections or any other time they were found and disposed of according to policy. The LPN stated expired influenza vaccines should have been disposed of upon expiration and that administration of expired medication would not be effective. The DON stated the pharmacy consultant had informed her on 01/23/2026 to remove expired influenza vaccines, that she had checked some but not all vaccines in the refrigerator, and that expired vaccines should have been disposed of. She also stated administration of an expired influenza vaccine may not be effective and could increase residents' risk of developing influenza and related complications, including pneumonia and other respiratory conditions.
Infection Control Practices Not Followed for Residents on Droplet Precautions
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The facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices for residents on droplet precautions, including residents with influenza. Facility policies reviewed stated that droplet precautions were required for residents known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted by droplets, that hand hygiene should be performed between all resident contact and when entering or exiting a resident's room, and that hygiene supplies and dedicated equipment should be checked in isolation rooms. For one resident with a PEG tube and droplet isolation for influenza, an LPN performed PEG site care and then used a permanent marker with a bare hand to mark the dressing. While still holding the marker, she removed a barrier from the bedside table with bare hands and placed it into a biohazard bag, then carried the marker out of the room and placed it on the medication cart and into her scrub pocket without disinfecting it. The DON stated the marker should have been left in the room, discarded, or disinfected, and the LPN confirmed she had held the marker while discarding contaminated items and placed it on the cart and into her pocket before hand hygiene. For another resident receiving medications, an LPN crushed and administered medications, removed aspirin from the medication cup with her bare hand, and used bare hands to touch the resident's tray, glass, and back. She then returned to the medication cart and began charting on the laptop without performing hand hygiene after resident contact. For a third resident on droplet precautions for influenza, a CNA entered the room wearing only a mask, did not don a gown or gloves, left the door open, carried a non-disposable breakfast tray into the room, used bare hands to hand the resident food and drinks and adjust linens, and then went to another resident's room without hand hygiene. The CNA stated she was unaware of the diagnosis and later acknowledged she should have worn gown and gloves, closed the door, and performed hand hygiene after exiting the room.
Failure to Follow Care Plan for Personal Hygiene
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Failure to implement the resident's care plan related to personal hygiene was identified for one of 13 sampled residents. The facility policy stated that staff shall follow the care plan, and the care plan for the resident, initiated on 10/19/2025, identified that the resident needed partial/moderate assistance with personal hygiene. The resident had diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebrovascular disease affecting the left non-dominant side, and the quarterly MDS dated 12/5/25 showed a BIMS score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. During observation on 2/17/26 at 8:38 AM, the resident was seen with very visible long gray hair on the upper lip and chin, about a quarter to a half inch long. The resident stated she would like the mustache on her upper lip and chin shaved. A CNA assigned to the resident later stated that removing facial hair is a normal part of ADL care for residents who cannot do it themselves, and that she had previously completed ADL care and observed the long hair on the resident's chin and upper lip but did not ask whether the resident wanted it removed. The CNA confirmed the hair appeared not to have been cut in quite a few days. The DON stated that offering facial hair removal during ADL care is part of making sure residents' needs are met, and the care plan nurse stated that following the care plan is important to provide individualized care.
Failure to Provide Grooming Assistance During ADL Care
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good grooming. During an observation and interview, Resident #7 was seen with very visible long gray hair on the upper lip and chin, each about a quarter to a half inch long. The resident stated that she wanted the mustache on her upper lip and chin shaved. A review of the facility policy stated that ADLs are resident specific and include personal hygiene. During an interview, the CNA assigned to Resident #7 stated that removing facial hair is a normal part of ADL care for residents who cannot do it themselves. She said she had previously completed ADL care for the resident and saw the long hair on the upper lip and chin, but did not ask whether the resident wanted it removed. She confirmed the hair was long and appeared not to have been cut in quite a few days. The resident’s record showed diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebrovascular disease affecting the left non-dominant side, and the quarterly MDS showed a BIMS score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
Improper Storage of Accessible Disinfectant
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The facility failed to ensure chemicals were stored properly and secured in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements. The facility policy on Storage of Chemicals, revised 05/18, states that chemicals are to be stored in a storage area designated only for chemicals. During observation on 02/17/2026 at 6:21 AM, an unattended spray bottle of Virex antiviral disinfectant was found openly accessible on top of a PPE bin on Hall A. During the same observation, an LPN confirmed the Virex solution was easily accessible to residents and stated it should not have been left in the open because ingestion or exposure could result in chemical burns or other harm. The LPN also stated the disinfectant was being used due to a flu outbreak and was unsure of the facility's storage policy for the chemical. Later that morning, the DON confirmed the Virex solution should have been secured and could have been stored in a drawer when not in use to prevent access by residents.
Infection Control Deficiencies in LTC Facility
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The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident at high risk for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). During an observation of sacral wound care for Resident #3, neither the Registered Nurse (RN) nor the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) donned gowns as required by EBP guidelines. The RN confirmed the lack of gown use and was unaware of the necessity for EBP, while the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for infection prevention was also unaware of the specific requirements for residents with catheters, PEG tubes, and chronic wounds. The Director of Nursing (DON) later confirmed that Resident #3 required EBP, which had not been instituted, despite previous in-service training on the guidelines. The facility also failed to adhere to hand hygiene protocols during care for several residents. For Resident #11, an LPN did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene during PEG tube site care, acknowledging the potential risk of infection. Similarly, during perineal care for Resident #68, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not perform hand hygiene after touching various surfaces before providing care. The CNA admitted to not considering hand hygiene upon entering the room, which could lead to cross-contamination. Further observations revealed additional lapses in hand hygiene. During perineal care for Resident #70, the CNA touched a container with soiled gloves and did not perform hand hygiene before changing gloves. For Resident #216, an LPN did not change gloves during suprapubic catheter care, handling both the soiled dressing and the catheter site with the same gloves. The LPN acknowledged this breach in protocol, and the Infection Preventionist confirmed the expectation for staff to change gloves and perform hand hygiene to prevent increased infection rates.
Failure to Honor Resident's Dietary Preferences
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The facility failed to ensure that dietary staff supported the nutritional well-being of a resident while respecting his right to make choices about his diet. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including Fusion of Cervical Spine, Essential Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, expressed concerns about being served meals that did not align with his doctor's instructions for a high-protein and low-carbohydrate diet. Despite having communicated his dietary preferences to the Dietary Manager, the resident continued to receive meals high in carbohydrates, which he believed could negatively impact his health. Observations and interviews revealed that the resident was served meals inconsistent with his dietary needs, such as pancakes, eggs, and grits for breakfast, and hamburgers with French fries and banana pudding for lunch. The Dietary Manager acknowledged the inconsistency and attributed it to staff not understanding high-protein diets. The Administrator confirmed the facility's failure to honor the resident's food preferences, despite the goal to meet all residents' preferences. The Registered Dietitian's assessment recommended increased protein portions and liquid protein supplements, which were not consistently provided as per the resident's tray card indicating a Consistent Carbohydrate Diet/No Added Salt High Protein diet order.
Failure to Label and Date Open Food Items
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The facility failed to ensure that food items were stored in accordance with professional standards for food safety. During an initial tour of the kitchen, several food items were observed to be open without being labeled with open dates. These items included a six-pound container of rainbow sprinkles, a 16-ounce container of red shade pure food color, a 48-ounce container of Real Lemon 100% juice, a half-gallon of buttermilk labeled Wholesome, a clear container of seasoning salt without a date or item description, and a 32-ounce container of imitation vanilla flavor. All these items were open and lacked the required labeling to indicate their shelf life. The Dietary Manager confirmed that staff are required to date all open items in the kitchen to indicate their shelf life and prevent potential outbreaks. She acknowledged that it is her responsibility to ensure staff adhere to this practice and mentioned that she has conducted in-service training on the importance of dating open items. Despite these measures, the deficiency was noted during the survey, indicating a lapse in adherence to the facility's food storage labeling policy.
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