Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 2026
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 Abernathy Laurels during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to post cautionary signs indicating oxygen use for several residents receiving oxygen therapy. Despite continuous administration of oxygen, no signs were posted outside resident rooms. Interviews revealed staff believed signage was only needed where oxygen was stored, not administered, leading to this oversight.
A resident's code status was inconsistently documented across medical records, with discrepancies between a physician's order and a MOST form. Staff interviews revealed confusion and miscommunication regarding the process for documenting code status, contributing to the inconsistency. The facility failed to ensure the resident's code status was accurately reflected throughout the medical record.
Failure to Post Oxygen Cautionary Signs
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Summary
The facility failed to post cautionary safety signs indicating the use of oxygen for five out of six residents reviewed for respiratory care. This deficiency was observed in multiple instances where residents were receiving oxygen therapy, yet there were no signs posted outside their rooms or on the doorframes to indicate the presence of oxygen. The absence of these signs was noted during several observations conducted over a period of days for residents with diagnoses such as chronic respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. Interviews with nursing staff and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed a lack of awareness and understanding regarding the requirement for oxygen signage. Nurses and the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) stated that oxygen signage was not required outside of resident rooms, only outside of oxygen storage rooms. The DON confirmed that the facility was smoke-free and believed that signage was only necessary where oxygen was stored, not where it was administered. This misunderstanding contributed to the failure to post necessary cautionary signs. The deficiency was consistent across multiple residents, including those who were cognitively impaired and those who were cognitively intact. Despite the presence of oxygen concentrators and the continuous administration of oxygen via nasal cannula, the facility did not implement the necessary safety measures to alert staff and visitors of the oxygen use. This oversight was attributed to the facility's policy and the staff's belief that existing no-smoking signs and the smoke-free status of the facility were sufficient.
Inconsistent Code Status Documentation for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's code status election was accurately reflected throughout the medical record. Resident #32, who was admitted with a diagnosis of heart disease, had discrepancies in their code status documentation. A physician's order indicated the resident was a full code, while the Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form, completed by the Social Worker and signed by a Nurse Practitioner, indicated a desire for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a limited scope of treatment. This inconsistency was not addressed, leading to confusion about the resident's actual wishes. Interviews with various staff members revealed a lack of clarity and communication regarding the process for documenting and updating code status. The Social Worker was responsible for discussing code status with residents upon admission and completing the MOST form, which was then reviewed by a provider and scanned into the medical records. However, the Admission Nurse reported entering a full code status in the electronic health record (EHR) regardless of any limitations indicated on the MOST form, as the facility did not provide intubation or mechanical ventilation. This practice contributed to the inconsistency in Resident #32's medical record. Further interviews with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator highlighted a misunderstanding of responsibilities and procedures related to code status documentation. The Director of Nursing was unaware that the Social Worker was completing MOST forms, and both the Director and the Administrator were not informed of the discrepancies in Resident #32's code status documentation. The facility's failure to ensure consistent and accurate documentation of the resident's code status across all medical records led to the identified deficiency.
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| Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 4.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
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| Trinity Ridge | 10.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Trinity Village | 10.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| The Greens At Viewmont | 11.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 1 |
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