Based on record review, interview, facility policy review, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to offer 1 of 5 residents (Residents (R)21) reviewed for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations the opportunity to be vaccinated in accordance with nationally recognized standards out of 31 sample residents. This practice had the potential to increase the risk for this resident to contract influenza and pneumonia.Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations for Health Care Center Residents, dated 09/12/25, indicated, . …
F883 citations in South Carolina
Flu and pneumonia vaccines · Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F883 more often than its own record predicts
1.01 times the share F883 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F883.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F883 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.
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that flu/pneumonia education was provided and documented for five of five sampled residents reviewed. Residents #3, #7, #9, #73 and #174 had no documentation the flu/pneumonia education was provided. The findings included: An interview on 8/14/18 at approximately 9:03 AM with the facility Consultant and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 reviewed newly admitted residents documentation of flu/pneumonia education would be paper form and older residents flu/pneumonia education would be attached to the electronic medical records. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of South Carolina citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.42% | 1.61× |
| 2024 | 0.32% | 0.43× |
| 2025 | 0.64% | 1.01× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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