F554 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F554 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.26×
2.26 times the share F554 takes of citations nationally.
Share of South Carolina citations1.28%
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F554.
South Carolina1.28%
National0.57%
Share of all citations that were F554.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F554 findings written in South Carolina, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 29, 2026
Based on review of facility policy, record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly assess Resident (R)1 for the appropriateness of the self-administration of prescription chlorhexidine mouthwash, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Self-Administration of Medications with a revision date of 04/17/24, revealed, Policy: The resident may choose to self-administer medication(s) according to applicable state and federal law and regulation upon completion of an assessment by the Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT). Procedures: 1. …
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