Diversicare of Quitman

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Diversicare of Quitman, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 18, 2024

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent a resident-on-resident altercation when Resident #61 wandered into another resident's room, which resulted in Resident #61 receiving a hematoma to her forehead and an emergency department (ED) visit for one (1) of 22 sampled residents, Resident #61. Findings included: A record review of the facility's Investigation Template, dated 11/11/2024, revealed that at approximately 6:20 AM on 11/11/2024, a floor tech summoned help to Resident #91's room. Staff found water on the floor, a water pitcher spilled, and Resident #91 sitting on her bed holding her purse. Resident #91 stated she thought a man was trying to take her belongings and said she protected herself. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 19, 2023

  Based on observation, interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to remove expired, undated, and spoiled food items from storage areas for one (1) of four (4) kitchen observations. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility receiving food from the dietary department. Findings include: Review of facility's policy, Food and Supply Storage Procedures, undated, revealed, .Remove from storage any items for which the expiration date has expired . Review of the facility's policy, Food Storage: Dry Goods, revised ,d+[DATE], revealed, All dry goods will be appropriately stored will be appropriately stored in accordance with the FDA Food Code . 5. All packaged and canned food items will be kept clean, dry, and properly sealed. 6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628May 21, 2026

  Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents and their resident representatives (RRs) received written notice of hospital transfers, including the reason for the transfer, in a language and manner they could understand for three (3) of four (4) residents reviewed for discharges and hospitalization. Resident #1, Resident #3, and Resident #98. Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Transfer and Discharge, dated 11/1/2016, revealed, .(Proper Name of Facility) shall permit each Resident to remain at the Center, and not transfer or discharge the Resident from the Center except in accordance with Federal and State laws.Procedure.Notice Requirements 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 21, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to timely develop a comprehensive care plan with interventions related to an indwelling catheter placement for one (1) of (20) sampled residents reviewed for care planning. Resident #92. Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Care Plans, dated 10/2025, revealed, .Care plans will be developed for all patients and residents.Care plans are developed by the interdisciplinary team.A record review of the Care Plan Report revealed Resident #92 had a care plan Focus of The resident has.Foley Catheter RT (related to) Obstructive Uropathy and Reflux Uropathy initiated on 5/4/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Dec 18, 2024

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop care plans related to a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine (Resident #2) and an indwelling catheter (Resident #74) for two (2) of 22 sampled residents. Findings included: A record review of the facility's policy Comprehensive Care Plan dated May 1, 2012, revealed, Standard: Social services staff and/or designee will participate in the development of a comprehensive care plan for each resident. Practice Guidelines: 1. […]