Attala County Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Attala County Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF604Sep 15, 2022

  Based on observations, staff, resident and resident representative's interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical restraints as evidenced by a full side rail used without an assessment, medical symptom, or ongoing evaluation for one (1) of seven (7) residents reviewed with full side rails. Resident # 16 Findings include: Record review revealed the facility policy titled, Restraints with a revision date of 09/18 revealed, It is the philosophy of this facility that a resident has the right to be free from any physical or chemical restraints not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Restraints may not be used for the convenience of the nursing staff or as punishment to the resident. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 15, 2022

  Based on observations, staff, resident and resident representative's interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accident hazards as evidenced by the facility's failure to identify a full side rail as a hazard. Resident #16 sustained a fall from the bed and a fractured wrist. Resident #16 was one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for falls. Findings include Record review of the facility policy titled, Accident Prevention with a revision date of 11/17 revealed, Each resident shall receive adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 15, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to prevent the likelihood of contamination of food utensils as evidenced by a black substance on the wall in the dishwasher area with buildup, debris on a shelf used for drying plate covers and dirty fans for three (3) of four (4) kitchen tours. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Cleaning and Sanitizing Equipment, with a revision date of 10/17, revealed all equipment is kept clean and food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized. All food contact surfaces and work tables are cleaned and sanitized at any time that contamination may occur. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Mar 13, 2025

  Based on staff interview, facility policy review, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property as evidenced by a medication diversion affecting four (4) of six (6) residents reviewed for misappropriation of medication. Residents #1, #2, #3, and #4. Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy titled, Incident Investigation & Reporting revised [DATE] revealed Purpose: 1. Each resident residing in this facility has the right to be free from any type of abuse including: verbal, sexual, mental, physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property . Record review of the facility policy titled, Destruction of Unused, Expired, or Discontinued Medications revised ,d+[DATE] revealed, A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment for four (4) of 103 residents residing in the facility. Resident #11, Resident #20, Resident #38, and Resident #99. Resident #11 On 8/18/25 at 8:37 AM, an observation and interview revealed Resident #11's door was dragging the floor when opening and closing. Resident #11 stated his door is hard to open and close and that it has been this way for a while.During an interview on 8/19/25 at 11:00 AM, the Maintenance Supervisor stated he was aware of the issue with Resident #11's door and explained the door frame was bent. […]