Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Southwest Medical Center Snf during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A dietary staff member failed to sanitize a thermometer before measuring the temperature of a steak product, as observed during a meal service. The thermometer was stored in a sheath with a hole, raising cleanliness concerns. The dietary manager confirmed that sanitization should occur before each use, as per facility policy.
The facility failed to properly maintain and dispose of garbage, as observed with multiple dumpster lids left open, which were shared with an attached hospital. The Dietary Manager acknowledged the ongoing issue of lids being left open by the hospital's staff. The facility did not provide a policy on garbage handling and disposal, and observations confirmed the continued presence of open dumpster lids, potentially leading to pest issues.
The facility failed to submit accurate staffing data to CMS, missing 24-hour LN coverage on 59 dates in 2023. A review of PBJ reports showed discrepancies, and the facility lacked a policy for accurate PBJ completion.
The facility failed to provide required in-service education for five CNAs, including training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE), and dementia care for one CNA. This deficiency was confirmed by administrative staff and was not addressed in the facility's Employee Annual Education policy, placing residents at risk for inadequate care.
A facility failed to complete a timely comprehensive assessment on the MDS for a resident with diabetes and a foot ulcer. The resident's EHR lacked an Admission MDS, despite policy requiring completion within 14 days. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness about MDS requirements, with an Administrative Nurse citing private insurance as a reason for non-completion and a Licensed Nurse noting the absence of EHR alerts. This oversight could lead to negative psychosocial effects.
A facility failed to maintain effective infection control due to inadequate hand hygiene during a PICC line procedure. A nurse handled a wound vac with gloves, applied a gown without changing gloves, and did not perform hand hygiene before or after changing gloves during the PICC line dressing removal. Administrative staff confirmed the breach in protocol, and the nurse acknowledged the oversight.
A resident requested a pneumococcal vaccine, but the LTC facility failed to administer it before discharge. The EHR lacked documentation of the vaccine, although a signed consent was present in the paper chart. An immunization assessment noted the need for physician notification, but the vaccine was not given. Staff acknowledged the oversight, and the facility lacked a policy for pneumococcal vaccination.
Failure to Sanitize Thermometer Before Food Temperature Measurement
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The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions during food service, which could potentially lead to foodborne illness among residents. During an observation of the noon meal service, a dietary staff member used a thermometer probe to measure the temperature of a steak product without sanitizing it first. The thermometer was stored in a sheath in the staff member's sleeve pocket, which was not fully enclosed and had a pre-manufactured hole, raising concerns about its cleanliness. The dietary staff member acknowledged that the thermometer should have been sanitized before use, as per the facility's policy. The dietary manager confirmed that all thermometers should be sanitized with a commercially available sanitizer solution or isopropyl alcohol wipe before each use. The facility's policy, dated 2022, requires that food temperatures be taken at the beginning of tray service using a sanitized stem thermometer. This oversight in following proper sanitization procedures had the potential to negatively affect all residents in the facility.
Improper Garbage Disposal Practices
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The facility failed to maintain and dispose of garbage and refuse properly, which was observed during a survey. The initial tour of the kitchen facilities revealed that the outside dumpster area contained eight double-lidded dumpsters, with four of the lids left open. The Dietary Manager stated that the dumpsters were shared with an attached hospital, and the hospital's environmental services staff routinely left the lids open, which was an ongoing problem. The facility did not provide a policy related to garbage and refuse handling and disposal when requested. Observations on subsequent occasions showed that some dumpster lids remained open, indicating a failure to maintain sanitary conditions and prevent the harborage and feeding of pests.
Inaccurate Staffing Data Submission to CMS
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The facility failed to electronically submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as required. Specifically, the facility did not accurately report 24-hour per day Licensed Nurse (LN) coverage on 59 different dates throughout the year 2023. This deficiency was identified through a review of the Payroll Base Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report, which revealed multiple instances where the facility lacked LN coverage for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as mandated by CMS specifications. The report highlights that the facility did not have a policy in place for the accurate completion of PBJ reports, which contributed to the inaccurate reporting. Despite the facility's claim that they had the required 24-hour nurse staff on the mentioned days, the lack of a formal policy and the discrepancies in the PBJ reports indicate a failure to comply with CMS requirements for staffing data submission.
Deficiency in CNA Training on ANE and Dementia Care
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The facility failed to ensure that five Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) had the required in-service education, including training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE). Additionally, one CNA lacked training in dementia management. This deficiency was identified through a review of five staff personnel files and in-service training records, which revealed that none of the CNAs had received the necessary ANE training, and one CNA was missing dementia care training. Administrative Staff M and Administrative Nurse B confirmed the lack of required training. The facility's Employee Annual Education policy, dated May 2024, required ongoing annual in-service training on ANE but did not include documentation for dementia care training. This oversight placed residents at risk for inadequate care.
Failure to Complete Timely MDS Assessment
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The facility failed to accurately complete a comprehensive assessment on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for a resident within the required 14-day timeframe. The resident, who was admitted with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type two, a diabetic left foot ulcer, and pain, did not have an Admission MDS completed. The resident's Electronic Health Record (EHR) lacked this crucial assessment, despite being admitted on a specified date. The facility's policy mandates that the MDS coordinator complete an admission MDS no later than 14 days after admission, which was not adhered to in this case. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of awareness and understanding regarding the necessity of completing the MDS for this resident. An Administrative Nurse acknowledged that the admission MDS was not completed because the resident was covered by private insurance and typically, patients do not stay longer than two weeks. A Licensed Nurse also admitted to not being aware of the requirement for an MDS due to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and noted the absence of alerts in the EHR to prompt MDS completion. This oversight had the potential to lead to negative psychosocial effects related to safety and uncommunicated needs.
Inadequate Hand Hygiene During PICC Line Care
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The facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program, specifically in relation to hand hygiene during the care of a resident with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). On the observed date, a licensed nurse (LN) was seen handling a wound vac and its bag with gloves on, then proceeded to apply a personal protective gown without changing gloves. The nurse then removed the dressing from the PICC line site, changed gloves, but did not perform hand hygiene before or after the glove change. This lack of hand hygiene was noted during the procedure of removing the PICC line dressing. Interviews with administrative nurses revealed that the expected protocol was not followed. Hand hygiene should have been performed before any care was delivered, after handling potentially contaminated equipment like the wound vac, and between glove changes. The facility's policy on PICC line care, dated May 2022, also emphasized the importance of washing hands and using non-sterile gloves. The nurse involved acknowledged the oversight, admitting that she should have washed her hands before and after glove changes during the procedure.
Failure to Administer Requested Pneumococcal Vaccine
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The facility failed to administer a requested pneumococcal vaccine to a resident, identified as R6, before discharge. The Electronic Health Record (EHR) for R6 lacked documentation of the pneumococcal vaccine being administered, despite a signed consent form being present in the resident's paper chart. An immunization assessment indicated that the physician should be informed of the patient's need for the vaccine before discharge. However, Administrative Nurse C acknowledged that the vaccine administration 'slipped through the cracks,' and Administrative Nurse O confirmed that R6 was eligible for the vaccine upon admission and expected it to be administered before discharge. The facility did not have a policy in place for pneumococcal vaccination, contributing to the oversight.
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