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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sunshine Health Care, Inc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident’s bedside fan was observed with dust accumulation on the blades and exterior cover while positioned next to the bed and available for use. The DON later confirmed the dust and stated the fan should have been cleaned, noting the facility expects fans to be free of dust accumulation. The resident had hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction and severe cognitive impairment.
A resident with moderate cognitive impairment and a right wrist fracture did not receive needed ADL assistance to maintain hygiene and grooming. The resident’s fingernails were observed to be about one inch long with a brown substance underneath them despite an order for monthly and/or PRN nail trimming, and the resident said she did not prefer long nails. The resident was also observed wearing the same clothing on consecutive days and stated no one had changed her clothes since the day before. A CNA confirmed the nails were long and that clothing should be changed daily, and the DON confirmed the nails had been observed on admission but not addressed.
Failure to maintain effective pest control was identified in one resident room after ants were observed on the countertop, wall, and floor near the closet on repeated observations. The DON confirmed the infestation, and the Administrator stated it had been an ongoing problem. A resident with Type 2 DM and a BIMS score of 15 reported ant bites on the right upper arm, and small red scratch-marked areas were observed.
The facility failed to accurately code MDS assessments for several residents, incorrectly marking antiplatelet medications as anticoagulants and failing to identify a resident's serious mental illness as documented by PASRR. These errors were confirmed through record reviews and staff interviews, revealing a lack of adherence to proper assessment protocols.
Dust Accumulation on Resident’s Bedside Fan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and home-like environment when a bedside fan used by Resident #3 was observed with dust accumulation on the fan blades and exterior protective cover. During observation of the resident’s room, the fan was positioned next to the resident’s bed and available for resident use, and the dust indicated it had not been maintained in a clean condition. The DON later observed the room and confirmed there was dust throughout the fan, stating that it should have been cleaned and that the facility expected fans to be free of dust accumulation. Resident #3 was admitted with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, and the MDS showed a BIMS score of 5, indicating severe cognitive impairment.
Failure to Maintain Hygiene, Grooming, and Ordered Nail Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to maintain personal hygiene and grooming for one resident, including physician-ordered nail care and daily clothing changes. Facility policy stated that residents should receive care and services necessary to maintain or improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene. The resident’s order listed fingernail trimming monthly and/or as needed, but on observation the resident’s fingernails were approximately one inch long with a brown substance present underneath them. The resident stated she did not prefer her fingernails to be long and reported she had received a shower, but her nails had not been trimmed. On the following day, the resident’s fingernails remained approximately one inch long with a brown substance present underneath them, and she was wearing the same clothing observed the previous day. The resident stated no one had changed her clothes since the day before. A CNA confirmed the fingernails were long with a brown substance under them and stated the resident’s clothing should be changed daily and as needed if soiled. The DON stated her expectation was that residents’ fingernails be kept clean and trimmed and confirmed the resident’s long fingernails had been observed upon admission but had not been addressed. The DON also stated residents should be changed into pajamas each night and into clean clothing each morning. The resident was admitted with a diagnosis of displaced fracture of the distal pole of the navicular (scaphoid) bone of the right wrist and had a BIMS score of 8, indicating moderate cognitive impairment.
Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control in Resident Room
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain effective pest control for one of 33 resident occupied rooms, specifically Resident #34’s room. Facility policy stated it was to maintain a year-round pest control program to minimize infestation of insect pests and rodents, but observation on 6/22/2026 and again on 6/24/2026 showed a continuous line of ants extending from the countertop in the resident’s room, down the wall next to the countertop, and continuing along the wall to the closet. The Director of Nursing observed and confirmed the ants on the countertop, wall, and floor near the closet, and the Administrator stated it had been an ongoing problem but they thought they had taken care of it. Resident #34 stated she had ant bites on her right upper arm. Observation showed approximately three small red areas, each about the size of the tip of a pen, with scratch marks on the upper right arm, and the resident was observed scratching the area. The DON observed and confirmed the red circular areas with scratch marks. Resident #34 was admitted on 2/3/2025 with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia, and the MDS dated 4/22/2026 showed a BIMS score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Medications and Mental Illness
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for several residents, specifically regarding the use of anticoagulant medications and the identification of serious mental illness. For five residents, the MDS was incorrectly coded to indicate the use of anticoagulant medications when, in fact, the residents were prescribed Plavix (Clopidogrel), an antiplatelet medication, and not an anticoagulant. This error was confirmed through record reviews, which showed no orders for anticoagulant medications, and through staff interviews, where the MDS Coordinator acknowledged misunderstanding the classification of Plavix. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the misclassification and stated that the MDS should accurately reflect the residents' medication regimens. Additionally, the facility failed to accurately code the MDS for a resident with a serious mental illness. The MDS indicated that the resident was not considered to have a serious mental illness according to the state PASRR process, despite documentation from the PASRR office confirming the diagnosis of mental illness. The MDS Coordinator verified the coding error during an interview and agreed that the assessment should have reflected the resident's mental health status. These inaccuracies in the MDS assessments were identified through record reviews and staff interviews, demonstrating a failure to follow facility policy and CMS guidelines for accurate resident assessment.
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| Pontotoc Nursing Home | 2.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
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