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 J F Hawkins Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident's portable oxygen cylinder was found unsecured on the floor behind their wheelchair, contrary to the facility's oxygen safety policy. Staff interviews revealed that the cylinder was not secured due to oversight after the resident returned from therapy, posing a potential hazard.
A CNA at a LTC facility recorded a video of a resident with dementia during care and posted it on Snapchat, violating the resident's confidentiality and facility policies. The CNA was terminated after the incident was reported to the administrator. The resident's representative confirmed no consent was given for the recording.
Unsafe Storage of Oxygen Cylinder for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the safe storage of a portable compressed oxygen cylinder for one resident, identified as R113, who was using oxygen. The oxygen cylinder, a Type E, was observed to be free-standing upright on the floor behind the resident's wheelchair, rather than being attached to a cylinder stand or other medical equipment designed to hold compressed gas cylinders. This observation was made after the resident had returned from therapy, and it was confirmed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that the cylinder should have been secured to prevent it from tipping over. Interviews with staff, including the Unit Manager, Director of Physical Therapy, and an Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L), revealed that the oxygen cylinder was not secured due to oversight and time constraints. The staff acknowledged the risk of the cylinder tipping over and potentially exploding if not properly secured. The facility's policy on oxygen safety, which requires cylinders to be attached to a stand or medical equipment, was not followed in this instance, leading to a potential hazard for the resident and others in the vicinity.
Breach of Resident Confidentiality Due to Unauthorized Video Recording
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to protect the confidentiality of a resident, identified as R1, by allowing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to record a video of the resident on her cellphone, which was subsequently posted on the social media platform Snapchat. The incident was discovered when the facility's administrator received the video from a third-party source, prompting an investigation. The video depicted R1, who has a diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's, in a vulnerable state during a brief change, with the resident appearing combative and the CNA continuing to provide care without ceasing. The facility's policy on social media explicitly prohibits the use of personal electronic devices in resident areas without prior written approval and forbids sharing or disclosing any resident's photo or video without written permission. Despite these policies, the CNA recorded and shared the video without consent, violating the resident's rights and the facility's guidelines. The CNA was a part-time employee and was terminated immediately upon the discovery of the incident. Interviews conducted during the investigation revealed that the CNA claimed the video was initially recorded to demonstrate the resident's reaction during care. However, the resident's representative confirmed that no consent was given for such recording, and the resident, being a private person, would not have agreed to it. The facility's failure to enforce its policies and protect the resident's privacy led to a breach of confidentiality and resident rights, as outlined in federal regulations.
Removal Plan
- Monitor R1 for any changes in behavior/mood.
- Notifications made to the RP, primary physician, medical director, police, Department of Public Health, and the Ombudsman.
- Resident's care plan reviewed and updated by the Inter Disciplinary Team.
- CNA1 was immediately suspended and terminated.
- Residents with a BIMS of 8 or greater were interviewed regarding abuse and staff use of cell phones in patient rooms.
- Residents with a BIMS of 7 and lower had body and skin assessments with no signs of abuse noted.
- Staff interviews conducted to inquire about any witnessed abuse, HIPAA violations, and social media use.
- DON reviewed incidents for trends and patterns of abuse.
- Re-education of all staff on abuse, HIPAA, cell phones, and social media started and completed. New hires to receive this education in orientation.
- Posttest issued to all employees with all employees scoring 100%.
- Administrator reviewed abuse, social media policy, and HIPAA policy.
- Ad HOC QAPI meeting held to review facility past non-compliance.
- Social Services and Activity Director to interview/questionnaire five staff members weekly for twelve weeks to monitor understanding of abuse, HIPAA, and Social Media Policy.
- Social Services and Activity Director to interview/questionnaire five residents weekly for twelve weeks to monitor concerns with abuse, HIPAA, and Social Media Policy.
- Audit findings to be reported by the administrator at QAPI on a monthly basis for three months or any time concerns are identified.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| White Oak Manor - Newberry | 0.3 mi | — | 1 | 0 |
| Saluda Nursing Center | 10.7 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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