F835 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F835 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.54×
0.54 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of South Carolina citations0.16%
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F835.
South Carolina0.16%
National0.29%
Share of all citations that were F835.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F835 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.
L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadJanuary 15, 2026
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure it had systems in place to verify licensure for nursing leadership. The Director of Nursing (DON)'s license was suspended by the State of South Carolina (SC), effective June 18, 2025, yet she continued providing clinical oversight, supervising nursing staff, and direct resident care while unlicensed.On 02/14/26 at 3:50 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations could cause psychosocial harm.On 01/14/26 at 3:50 PM, the survey team provided the Director of Nursing with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template, informing the facility IJ existed as of 06/18/25. …
Based on interviews, record reviews, document reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide oversight and leadership that ensured effective prevention, monitoring, and assessments of pressure injuries and that ensured physicians/providers provided ongoing supervision of plans of treatment for pressure wounds. The Administrator was aware that the wound care nurse was not completing wound/skin assessments for residents per facility policy; however, the wound care nurse continued to be responsible for wound care management without oversight. R9 developed multiple pressure ulcers/injuries that worsened from admission on 08/04/22 through 11/02/22. …
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadFebruary 13, 2026
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to use its resources effectively and efficiently related to suspension of food service delivery, suspension of oxygen supply, and suspension of linen orders, and an incomplete facility assessment. This inaction in administering the facility had the potential to affect all residents living in the facility. Findings include:Review of an undated and unsigned policy titled, Business Continuity revealed, Policy: This facility plans for continuity of operations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines . 5. Critical resources have been identified. The facility maintains contracts with various vendors for obtaining supplies and materials in case of an emergency. a. …
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