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F909 citations in South Carolina

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

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F909 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2023

South Carolina cites F909 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share3.34×

3.34 times the share F909 takes of citations nationally.

Share of South Carolina citations0.47%

Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2023, this is the portion that was F909.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What South Carolina surveyors wrote

F909 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.

G · Actual harm, isolatedAugust 1, 2019

Based on record review, interview, and review of the facility's policy on proper use of side rails, the facility failed to conduct regular inspections of bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment for Resident #9 (1 of 2 residents reviewed for accidents). The findings included: Resident #9 was originally admitted on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of Resident #9's physician's orders [REDACTED]. Review of Resident #9's discharge summary revealed that the resident received hospice care and expired on [DATE]. …

The Palms At Florence

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMarch 11, 2026

Based on observation, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure bed rails were inspected and maintained per the facility policy for two of seven residents (Resident (R) 11 and R14) reviewed for accidents out of 26 sampled residents. There was no evidence that the residents' beds were appropriately inspected and maintained to ensure the installed side rails were safe for residents' use. This failure placed the residents at risk for risk of entrapment. …

Faith Healthcare Center

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