Carthage Senior Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Carthage Senior Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 25, 2026

  Based on record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure physician-ordered pressure ulcer treatments were consistently provided and documented, and failed to complete and document timely weekly wound assessments for two (2) of two (2) residents reviewed for pressure ulcer care (Residents #3 and #6). These failures resulted in actual harm for Resident #6, whose pressure ulcer worsened and developed a documented infection requiring additional physician-ordered treatment, and placed Resident #3 at risk for delayed healing, wound deterioration, and infection.Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Wound Treatment Management, revealed Policy: To promote wound healing of various types of wounds, it is the policy of this facility to… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observations, resident and staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care plans for three (3) of 19 sampled residents. Resident #11, Resident #50, and Resident #60 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans undated revealed, It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assist residents in maintaining acceptable personal hygiene as evidenced by failing to clean and trim fingernails (Resident #11) and failing to remove unwanted facial hair (Residents #50 and #60) for three (3) of 57 residents observed.Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Care Policy, dated 8/23, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to provide appropriate treatment and services in relation to ADL care to residents to ensure all ADL needs are met on a daily basis, while attaining or maintaining the residence of highest, practicable, physical, mental, and social well-being.Review of the facility policy titled Nail Care… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly labeled, dated, and stored for one (1) of two (2) medication rooms and one (1) of two (2) medication carts reviewed (A Hall).Findings Include:Review of the facility policy, Medication Storage in the Facility, without a date, revealed, .Outdated, contaminated, or deteriorated medications and those in containers that are cracked, soiled, or without secure closures are immediately removed from stock and disposed of according to facility procedures .Observation of the A Hall medication room refrigerator with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 on 06/24/2026 at 12:00 PM revealed one (1) opened vial of Novolog insulin dated 05/18/26 that remained in use beyond… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jun 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to utilize Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during 2 (two) of 3 (three) care observations. Resident #3. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Enhanced Barrier Precautions revealed It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms .3. Implementation of Enhanced Barrier . b. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for enhanced barrier precautions is only necessary when performing high-contact care activities 4. High-contact resident care activities include: .f. Changing briefs or assisting with toileting .g. Wound care: any skin opening requiring a dressing . […]