Braxton Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Braxton Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Apr 13, 2022

  Based on facility documentation and staff interview, the facility failed to have a certified Infection Preventionist. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents residing at the facility. Facility census: 58. Findings included: a) Infection Preventionist Record review of the facility's documentation of infection control practices found the facility was unable to provide the required Infection Control Preventionist Certification or documentation. During an interview on 04/12/22 at 1:05 PM the Director of Nursing stated that there was no staff at the facility that has completed specialized training in infection prevention and control at this time. No other information was provided prior to the end of survey on 04/13/22 at 10:00 AM.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 12, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents who reside in the facility. Facility census 60. Findings included: a) Kitchen During the initial tour of the dietary department at 11:03 AM on 2/08/21, with the Dietary Manager(DM) an item was found in the walk-in freezer: one (1) package of croissants outdated, 06/2020 written on outside of package and the manufactures date was 10/2019. DM realized croissants were outdated and threw package away immediately.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 6, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the development and transmission of foodborne or environmental pathogens. Specifically, the facility allowed an air conditioning (AC) unit to malfunction and leak substantial amounts of water down a dining room wall, causing extensive damage, bubbling paint, and separation of wallboards and baseboards where residents eat. The facility also failed to provide a homelike environment for residents in their rooms. These failed practices had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 61. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 6, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 61.Findings included: a) Food Storage: Dry Goods Policy The facility's policy and procedure for Food Storage: Dry Goods stated, 5. All packaged and canned food items will be kept clean, dry, and properly sealed. 6. Storage areas will be neat, arranged for easy identification, and date marked as appropriate. b) Food Storage: Cold Foods Policy The facility's policy and procedure for Food Storage: Cold Foods stated, 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Aug 6, 2026

  Based on record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide complete accurate and accessible medical records for residents in area of incorrect Diagnosis Report, inaccurate medication route, and POST form signature. Resident's #66, #10, #13, #32. Facility Census 61. Findings Included: a) Resident #66 During a record review, completed on 08/03/26, Resident #66's Diagnosis Report revealed the following: Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction affecting left non-dominant side. During an interview with Resident #66, on 08/04/26 at 2:20 PM, the resident reported that she had a stroke approximately two (2) years ago that affected the right side of her body and she does not have use of her right arm. […]