Camellia Estates

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Camellia Estates, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 14, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to follow infection control practices by not implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident at high risk for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) (Resident #3) and failed to practice hand hygiene during care for five (5) of thirteen (13) sampled residents (Residents #3, #11, #68, #70 and #216). Findings included: A review of the facility's policy titled, Suprapubic Catheter Site Care, revised 01/2024, revealed, Purpose * To maintain catheter patency. * To keep area clean and prevent infection . Procedure . 4. Perform hand hygiene and apply clean gloves . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored securely and expired medications were removed in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements for one (1) of four (4) survey days. Findings include:A review of the facility policy Medication Storage revised 11/2017, revealed . A lock and key system with suitable protection against theft or access by unauthorized personnel. The locked system shall be secured when not in use by authorized personnel .A review of the facility's Destruction of Unused, Expired or Discontinued Medication with a revision date of 10/19 revealed .These will be removed during monthly inspections or any other time as such are found, and will be disposed of according to policy.On 02/17/2026… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices for three (3) of five (5) residents reviewed (Resident #2, Resident #6, and Resident #11).Findings include:A record review of the facility policy Procedure for isolation Status revised August 2021 revealed . 2. In addition to Standard Precautions, use Droplet Precautions for a resident known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted by droplets that can be generated by the resident sneezing, coughing, talking, etc. and drop from the air .A record review of the facility policy Hand Hygiene Policy revised August 2021 revealed .2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement the resident's care plan relating to personal hygiene for one (1) of (13) sample residents. Resident #7.Findings include: A policy review of the facility policy, The Care Plan Process revised 12/24 reveals on page 4, .The facility staff shall follow the care plan .A care plan that is based on a thorough assessment .can provide a strong basis for optimal approaches to quality of care and quality of life needs of individual residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a Resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain good grooming for one (1) of (13) sampled residents. Resident #7.Findings include:A review of the facility policy, Activities for Daily Living revised 9/25 revealed, 1. ADLs are to be resident specific .2. ADLs shall include, but are not limited to personal hygiene .On 2/17/26 at 8:38 AM, during an observation and interview, observed Resident# 7 with very visible long, gray hair on the upper lip, about a quarter to a half inch long, with chin hair of the same length. Resident #7 stated she would like the mustache on her upper lip and chin shaved. […]