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 Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found expired Hydroxyzine tablets and two bottles of Fluticasone nasal spray without caps stored on medication carts. Nursing staff confirmed the deficiencies, and interviews with the DON, pharmacist, and administrator indicated that medications without caps should be discarded and replaced, in line with facility policy.
The facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program was found deficient due to inadequate documentation and adherence to criteria for antibiotic use. A resident with pneumonia was prescribed antibiotics without proper tracking of the type, duration, and criteria for use. Monthly reports showed antibiotics were started before necessary test results were obtained. The DON acknowledged areas needing improvement, but the Infection Preventionist was unavailable for comment.
The facility failed to follow infection control guidelines for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for two residents and during a dressing change for another resident. One resident with a Foley catheter lacked EBP signage, and staff were unaware of the need for EBP for indwelling devices. Another resident on EBP had a CNA who did not wear the required PPE. Additionally, an LPN did not follow proper infection control during a dressing change, using personal scissors and failing to change gloves after cleaning the wound.
Improper Medication Storage and Failure to Remove Expired Medications
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Summary
Surveyors identified that the facility failed to properly store medications and remove expired medications from three of seven medication carts reviewed. Specifically, expired Hydroxyzine HCl tablets were found on one medication cart, and the medication was confirmed as expired by an LPN before being removed from storage. Additionally, Fluticasone Propionate Suspension nasal inhalation bottles were observed on two separate medication carts without caps on the nasal nozzles, with the boxes left open. These deficiencies were confirmed by nursing staff during interviews, who acknowledged the absence of caps and, in one case, stated the intention to discard and reorder the medication. Interviews with the DON, pharmacist, and administrator revealed that the facility's expectation is for medications without caps to be discarded and replaced, as replacement caps are not available. The facility policy requires that outdated, contaminated, or deteriorated medications be immediately removed from stock and disposed of according to procedures. Despite monthly checks by the pharmacist, these issues were present during the survey, indicating lapses in adherence to medication storage and labeling protocols.
Deficiency in Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a functional Antibiotic Stewardship Program, as evidenced by the lack of documentation and adherence to established criteria for antibiotic use. The facility's policy outlined roles for the Medical Director, Director of Nursing (DON), and Infection Preventionist in overseeing antibiotic prescribing practices and infection control. However, the monthly Antibiotic Stewardship Tracking logs from July 2023 to April 2024 did not include necessary details such as the type of antibiotic used, duration of therapy, and whether criteria for antibiotic usage were met. Additionally, the Antibiotic Stewardship Monthly Meeting reports indicated that residents were started on antibiotics before receiving urinalysis and culture and sensitivity results. Resident 119, who was admitted with pneumonia and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, was prescribed Levaquin for ten days. The July 2024 Antibiotic Stewardship Monthly Tracking log listed another resident but failed to indicate whether the criteria for antibiotic use were met, which antibiotic was used, and for how long. During an interview, the Administrator and DON acknowledged the deficiencies in tracking, trending, and ordering antibiotics for Resident 119's pneumonia, noting that improvements were needed. The Infection Preventionist was unavailable for comment on the failure to ensure criteria were met as indicated in the Antibiotic Stewardship logs.
Infection Control Deficiencies in EBP and Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to infection control guidelines for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for two residents. One resident, who had a Foley catheter, did not have the required EBP signage on their door, and staff members were not aware that EBP was necessary for residents with indwelling medical devices. Interviews with various staff members, including the LPN, Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing, revealed a lack of understanding and inconsistent application of EBP protocols, as they incorrectly believed EBP was only necessary for residents with active infections. Another resident, who was on EBP due to a Foley catheter, had the appropriate signage, but a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) failed to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) during care. The CNA initially believed that PPE was only necessary for residents with active infections, indicating a misunderstanding of the EBP requirements. This was later acknowledged by the CNA during a follow-up interview, where they admitted to the oversight. Additionally, the facility did not follow proper infection control guidelines during a dressing change for a resident with a stage four pressure ulcer. The LPN performing the wound care did not wait for the appropriate dry time after cleaning the overbed table, used personal scissors cleaned with an alcohol prep instead of a bleach wipe, and failed to change gloves after cleaning the wound. These actions were contrary to the facility's policy and were confirmed as incorrect by the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing during interviews.
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| Springdale Healthcare Center | 4.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 3 |
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