Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Dec 17, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents with impaired cognition were unable to exit the facility unattended for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for elopement (Resident # 1). This failure resulted in the resident leaving the facility without staff knowledge and therefore causing an Immediate Jeopardy to the health, safety, and security of the residents. The facility failed to ensure residents needing a mechanical lift were provided safe and appropriate transfers to prevent injuries for 4 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident # 2, #5, #6 & #7). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Oct 10, 2024

  Based on observation, infection control policy and staff interview, the facility failed to initiate a legionella water program for the facility. The facility reported a total census of 34 residents. Findings include: Interview on 10/9/24 at 1:13 p.m., with Staff A, Maintenance Director revealed he did not do any testing or monitoring of the program. He only checks water temperatures once a week. Review of facility provided policy titled Legionella undated revealed the facility will utilize sound clinical and infection control practices to quickly identify and treat any potential Legionnaires' related illnesses. Sound engineering, preventive maintenance and housekeeping practices will be utilized to minimize the risk of exposing residents and team members to the legionella bacteria. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to ensure proper temperatures for foods served to residents. The facility reported a census of 39 residents. Findings include:1. Interview on 01/06/2026 at 10:48 a.m., Resident #1 stated that he eats his meals in his room and the food is half-ass warm when it comes. He further revealed this happens all the time.2. Interview on 01/05/2026 at 12:45 p.m., Resident #28 revealed she eats her meals in her room and the food is always cold when it arrives to her room. 3. During an ongoing observation on 01/07/26 at 12:22 p.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) dished the room trays in the kitchen and covered the plate. Staff immediately took the room trays to the residents' rooms and delivered them. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 13, 2023

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility reported a census of 36 residents. Findings include: 1) During initial tour of the kitchen on 7/10/23 at 10:47 a.m. the Dietary Supervisor (DS) worked in the kitchen. The following were noted: a. A stainless steel table where the robo coupe sat had multiple papers and binders with crumbs around and under the items. b. The shelf underneath had pans sitting upside down on it and the shelf had a dusting of a white substance. c. The door by the freezer had dirt and grit around the baseboard and the bottom of the door frame on both sides. d. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 21, 2022

  Based on observations and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that food prepared and packaged shall be clearly dated, at time the original container became opened. The facility identified a census of 34 residents. Findings include: An initial kitchen tour conducted on 4/18/22 at 10:04 AM, of the kitchen revealed the following containers previously opened and stored in the kitchen ready for service: a. Sour cream with no open date. b. Four containers of 1 gallon salad dressing with no open date. c. Four bottles of salad dressing with no open date. d. A 5 pound container of cottage cheese with no open date. e. Two containers of BBQ sauce with no open date. f. Three containers of mustard with no open date. g. Caramel sauce with no open date. h. […]