Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 14, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen related to cleanliness and food storage. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the facility kitchen. The findings included: A facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised 07/2024, revealed, Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. The policy also indicated, 6. Food in designated dry storage areas shall be kept off the floor (at least 18 inches) and clear of sprinkler heads, sewage / waste disposal pipes and vents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Food items were not dated at the time of storage. Food that had been opened were not covered and/or sealed to prevent contamination. The deficiency had the potential to affect 32 of the facility's 32 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. The findings include: Review of the facility's revised policy titled, Food Safety Requirements, dated 04/01/2025, revealed food would be stored according to professional standards for food service safety. Continued review revealed food would be stored in a manner that helps to prevent deterioration and contamination, including from growth of microorganisms. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Apr 25, 2024

  AMENDED Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's documents and policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the residents' environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) sampled residents (Residents [R] 30, 18, 31, 2, 11, 1, 3, 10, 139, 32, 8, 15, 35, 36, 34 19, 26, 27, 25, 14, 33, 12, 5, 20, 9, 29, 4, 23, 28, 21, 6, 7, 13, 22, and 17. Review of the facility's policy revealed water heaters servicing residents' rooms, and bathrooms were to be set to temperatures (temps) of no more than 110 Fahrenheit (F) or the maximum allowable temp per state regulation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF655Apr 25, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for residents that included instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that met professional standards of quality care. Per the facility's policy, the baseline care plan was to be developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission. However, during review of Resident (R) 32's medical record, it was determined the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for the residents, and reactivated his/her comprehensive care plan from a previous admission without updating or revising the care plan. […]