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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to Assist with Advance Directive Formulation: A resident with ESRD and severely impaired cognition had a RR request help with an advance directive, but there was no documentation that staff assisted the family with understanding or formulating one. The daughter reported receiving code status information but not help distinguishing it from an advance directive, and the LMSW confirmed no documented assistance was provided.
Damaged bedroom walls were observed in three resident rooms, including exposed sheetrock, heavy scuffing, and chipped paint behind beds and a recliner. One resident was cognitively intact, while two others had severe cognitive impairment; staff confirmed the wall damage and noted several rooms needed repair and repainting, with the Administrator stating the facility had difficulty hiring a painter.
A resident with schizophrenia, depression, and dementia had a care plan that still listed psychotropic and antidepressant medication interventions even after those medications were discontinued. The order summary showed no active psychotropic or antidepressant orders, and an LPN confirmed the resident was no longer receiving those medications but the care plan had not been resolved and still contained generic medication-related interventions.
Failure to Follow Corticosteroid Inhaler Instructions: An LPN administered a Trelegy Ellipta inhaler to a resident with COPD and did not instruct him to rinse his mouth afterward, despite facility policy and the manufacturer’s directions to rinse and spit out the water after using the corticosteroid inhaler. The LPN confirmed the omission and said she was unaware of the potential side effects; the DON stated staff should instruct residents to rinse their mouths after corticosteroid inhaler use.
Improper Oxygen Storage and Missing Cautionary Signage: An oxygen concentrator and oxygen cylinder were observed stored in a resident’s room without required cautionary signage on the door. The resident had unspecified dementia, a BIMS score of 00, no physician order for oxygen therapy, and staff including an LPN, RN, and DON confirmed the equipment was present and the sign was missing.
Mechanical lift batteries were improperly stored and charged in a biohazard room, a contaminated area, without available cleaning supplies for sanitization before use. This practice violated the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program policy, as confirmed by interviews with a CNA, the Infection Control Team, and the Administrator.
A resident with Chronic Kidney Disease was discharged from a facility, but the MDS Discharge assessment inaccurately recorded the discharge destination. The resident was discharged home, but the assessment indicated a discharge to a Short-Term General Hospital. The error was identified by the LPN responsible for the MDS section and acknowledged by the DON.
A resident with severely impaired cognition and a preference for Spanish was not provided with culturally specific activities as outlined in her care plan. The facility failed to offer Spanish-language options for television and other activities, despite the resident's dependence on staff for meeting her emotional and social needs.
A facility failed to provide culturally relevant activities for a Spanish-speaking resident with Parkinson's Disease and severe cognitive impairment. Despite the resident's preference for Spanish-language content, the facility did not offer such activities, leaving the resident with English-language television and no culturally specific materials. The deficiency was confirmed through observations, interviews, and record reviews, highlighting a gap in meeting the resident's cultural needs.
A resident with End Stage Renal Disease had inaccurate weight documentation in their medical record, with significant discrepancies not addressed by the facility. The DON was unaware of the weight loss warning, and the Dietary Manager did not identify the error. RN #1 noted the inaccuracies and stated the resident should have been re-weighed, but this did not happen.
Failure to Assist with Advance Directive Formulation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to assist a resident's representative with formulating an advance directive in a timely manner for one resident. The resident was admitted with end stage renal disease and had a Quarterly MDS with a BIMS score of 3, indicating severely impaired cognition. The facility policy stated that on admission it would determine whether the resident had executed an advance directive and, if not, whether the resident would like to formulate one, and that the resident's representative would be provided information about the right to refuse treatment and formulate an advance directive. The resident's representative signed an Acknowledgement of Advance Directives Decisions, Rights and Information and requested assistance with formulating an advance directive. During interview, the resident's daughter stated she had received information regarding the resident's code status but had not been assisted with understanding or formulating an advance directive and did not understand the difference between the documents. The LMSW stated she was not the social worker assigned at admission and confirmed there was no documentation showing the resident's representative had been assisted with formulating an advance directive. The Administrator stated she expected staff to assist residents and their representatives with formulating advance directives when assistance is requested.
Damaged Bedroom Walls and Exposed Sheetrock
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment when damaged paint and exposed sheetrock were observed in three resident bedrooms. Resident #1, who was admitted with acute respiratory failure with hypoxia and had a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition, had scarring and exposed sheetrock on the wall behind the recliner in the room. Housekeeping/Maintenance Staff #1 later confirmed paint scratches and exposed sheetrock were present in that room. Resident #79, admitted with unspecified atrial fibrillation and assessed with a BIMS score of 4 indicating severe cognitive impairment, had a heavily scuffed wall behind the bed with extensive scuff marks and visible damage. Resident #87, admitted with dysphasia following cerebral infarction and assessed with a BIMS score of 3 indicating severe cognitive impairment, had chipped paint and scuffs on the wall behind the bed. Housekeeping/Maintenance Staff #1 stated monthly room checks were conducted and that several rooms required repair and repainting, and the Administrator stated the facility had difficulty hiring a painter since approximately November or December 2025 and that the plan was to repair the most damaged rooms first and then continue maintaining paint in other resident rooms.
Care Plan Not Updated After Psychotropic and Antidepressant Medications Were Discontinued
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to revise Resident #11’s comprehensive care plan after psychotropic and antidepressant medications were discontinued. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and dementia with psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. The care plan revision dated 1/9/26 still listed active problems for psychotropic medication use related to impulsive aggression and antidepressant medication use related to depression/anxiety, with interventions to administer those medications and monitor for side effects and effectiveness every shift, even though the resident’s order summary showed no active orders for psychotropic or antidepressant medications related to those diagnoses. The clinical physician orders showed Mirtazapine was discontinued on 6/10/25, Sertraline HCL on 5/30/25, and Risperidone on 12/16/24. The quarterly MDS with ARD 1/27/26 identified the resident as rarely/never understood, severely impaired in daily cognitive decision-making, and coded for non-Alzheimer’s dementia, depression, and schizophrenia. During interview, an LPN confirmed the resident was not receiving psychotropic medications and acknowledged the care plan still contained generic interventions for medications that had been discontinued. The DON stated she expected nursing staff responsible for care planning to revise care plans when physician orders changed and ensure they reflected the resident’s current condition and treatment.
Failure to Follow Corticosteroid Inhaler Instructions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a resident was administered an inhaler medication in accordance with professional standards and manufacturer guidelines during one observed inhaler administration. During observation, an LPN administered Trelegy Ellipta inhaler aerosol, 100-62.5-25 MCG/ACT, one puff orally to Resident #38 and did not instruct the resident to rinse his mouth with water after the medication was inhaled. The facility policy for Administration of Metered-Dose Inhaler stated that if using a corticosteroid, the resident should be allowed to rinse and gargle with water if desired to remove medication from the mouth and back of the throat. The manufacturer’s guidelines for Trelegy Ellipta stated to rinse the mouth with water after inhaling the medication and not to swallow the water. The LPN later confirmed she did not instruct the resident to rinse his mouth after administering the corticosteroid inhaler and stated she was unaware of the potential side effects. The DON stated staff should instruct residents to rinse their mouths after using corticosteroid inhalers and spit the water out to help prevent oral thrush. Resident #38 was admitted with COPD, had a BIMS score of 15 indicating cognitive intactness, and had an order for Trelegy Ellipta one puff inhaled orally daily for COPD.
Improper Oxygen Storage and Missing Cautionary Signage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly store oxygen cylinders and failed to post required oxygen cautionary signage for one resident. Facility policy stated that oxygen cylinders would be stored in a designated oxygen storage room, but an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen cylinder were observed in the corner of the resident’s room on two separate observations, and there was no oxygen cautionary sign on the door. The resident was found lying in bed asleep during the first observation, and the equipment was not in use at that time. Resident #15 was admitted with a diagnosis of unspecified dementia and had a BIMS score of 00, indicating severely impaired cognition. The medication review showed no physician orders for oxygen therapy, although there was an order for hospice services. During interviews, an LPN, an RN, and the DON each confirmed that the oxygen concentrator and cylinder were in the resident’s room and that no oxygen sign was posted on the door. The LPN and RN stated they did not know why the equipment was there, and the DON stated the equipment should not remain stored in the resident’s room and that oxygen signage should be posted where oxygen equipment is present.
Improper Storage of Mechanical Lift Batteries in Biohazard Room
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store reusable medical equipment in a manner that prevents the possible spread of infection. During an observation, it was noted that mechanical lift batteries were stored and charged in a biohazard room on the Rehabilitation Hall. This room is considered a contaminated area, and there were no cleaning supplies available for sanitizing the batteries before they were used on mechanical lifts. This practice is contrary to the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program policy, which requires that all reusable items and equipment be cleaned in accordance with current procedures. Interviews with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and the Infection Control Team, including the Director of Nursing (DON) and two Registered Nurses (RNs), confirmed the improper storage of the batteries in the biohazard room. The CNA explained that she would place batteries that needed charging in the biohazard room and retrieve charged batteries as needed, without cleaning them. The Infection Control Team acknowledged that items retrieved from the contaminated room should be cleaned before reuse, and they confirmed the absence of cleaning supplies in the area. The Administrator also stated that she expected staff not to store clean items in a contaminated area.
Inaccurate MDS Discharge Assessment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Discharge assessment for one of the residents. The resident, who was admitted with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease, was discharged from the facility. The discharge was planned but occurred suddenly due to the resident's insurance status and personal choice. The MDS Discharge assessment inaccurately indicated that the resident was discharged to a Short-Term General Hospital, whereas the resident was actually discharged to his home with his wife. The error was identified during a review of the Discharge MDS, where it was confirmed that the discharge status was incorrectly coded. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for completing Section A of the MDS initially believed the discharge was coded correctly but later acknowledged the mistake. The Director of Nursing (DON) also recognized the coding error and confirmed that the discharge status was completed in error, emphasizing the expectation of accuracy in all assessments conducted by the facility staff.
Failure to Implement Culturally Specific Care Plan Interventions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement care plan interventions for a resident who was dependent on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs. The care plan included providing the resident with materials for individual activities, such as Spanish word search puzzles and Spanish-speaking programs. However, observations and interviews revealed that the resident, who had a severely impaired cognition and preferred Spanish as her language, was not provided with culturally specific activities. The television in her room was set to an English-language channel, and no attempts were made to explore Spanish-language options. Interviews with the Activities Assistant and Activities Director confirmed that the resident preferred staying in her room and enjoyed activities like music, Spanish puzzles, and watching television. Despite this, no in-room activities catered to her cultural preferences, and the facility lacked culturally specific activities for her. The Administrator and MDS Coordinator acknowledged the issue, emphasizing the importance of following the care plan to provide individualized care and ensure the resident's satisfaction.
Failure to Provide Culturally Relevant Activities for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide individualized and culturally relevant activities for a Spanish-speaking resident, leading to a deficiency in meeting the resident's needs. The facility's policy mandates that activities should reflect the cultural and religious interests of residents, but this was not implemented for the resident in question. Observations revealed that the resident was often left with the television on an English-language channel, despite her preference for Spanish-language content. Interviews with the Activities Assistant and Activities Director confirmed that no efforts were made to provide culturally specific activities or materials, such as Spanish-language television programs or music, which the resident enjoyed. The resident, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and has a severely impaired cognitive status, was admitted to the facility in 2021. Her granddaughter, acting as her Resident Representative, noted that in her four years of visiting, she had not seen any activities that aligned with her grandmother's cultural background. The facility's failure to provide culturally relevant activities was acknowledged by the Administrator, who was unaware of the deficiency until it was brought to her attention. The lack of culturally appropriate activities was also confirmed by a review of the resident's care records, which indicated a preference for Spanish word search puzzles but did not reflect any other culturally relevant activities being provided.
Inaccurate Weight Documentation for a Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately document a resident's weight in the medical record, which is a violation of their policy on weighing and measuring residents. Resident #49, who was admitted with End Stage Renal Disease, had discrepancies in recorded weights that were not addressed. The facility's policy requires accurate documentation of residents' weights as an indicator of their nutritional status and medical condition. However, a significant weight increase was recorded on 5/17/24, followed by a significant weight loss on 5/20/24, which was not consistent with the resident's typical weight range of 175-192 pounds since admission. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of awareness and communication regarding the weight discrepancies. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the weight loss warning as it was not included in the weekly weight reports. The Dietary Manager, responsible for entering weight data into the Minimum Data Set (MDS), stated that she would question any weight that appeared inaccurate but did not identify the error in this case. Registered Nurse #1 acknowledged the inaccuracies in the recorded weights and noted that the resident should have been re-weighed to ensure accuracy, but this did not occur.
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