Edisto Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Edisto Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF693Jun 14, 2023

  Based on record reviews, interviews, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to provide Resident (R)2 with appropriate care to her percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG) tube. This failure resulted in the development of maggots at the site of the PEG tube. On 06/12/23 at approximately 4:00 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF725May 8, 2023

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient staffing to its residents, resulting in deficient quality of care for 6 of 10 residents. Resident (R)5 was left soiled for several hours waiting for staff, and R6 fell trying to use the restroom after waiting for staff to come help her. Findings include: R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, but not limited to, nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hemiplegia and hemiparesis. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Sep 18, 2025

  Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate posting of licensed staff with hours worked for multiple dates. Reviewed staffing as posted from 10/01/24 through 09/14/25.Findings include: Review of the daily staffing posted as worked from 10/01/24 - 09/14/25 revealed 9 days a Registered Nurse (RN) was not listed for the required 8 consecutive hours in each 24-hour period. During an interview on 09/17/25 at 11:55 AM the Staffing Coordinator revealed the staffing for the dates in question were reviewed. The Staffing Coordinator confirmed that the postings were inaccurate and/or incomplete. The Staffing Coordinator stated, The central supply clerk and I put in the numbers on the staff postings. Human resources verifies that the postings are correct. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 main kitchen and 3 of 3 nourishment rooms, placing all residents who eat from the kitchen at risk for foodborne illness.Findings include:Review of a facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage last revised July 2014, states, Policy Statement: Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: . 2. When food is delivered to the facility it will be inspected for safe transport and quality before being accepted. All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled and dated . 12. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 18, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that the lids on trash containers were kept closed when not in use. During an observation, one trash container lid remained open due to a tree branch obstructing closure.Review of the facility policy titled Food-Related Garbage and Refuse Disposal last revised on October 2017, states: Food-related garbage and refuse are disposed of in accordance with current state laws. The Policy Interpretation and Implementation, states, 1. All food waste shall be kept in containers. 2. All garbage and refuse containers are provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and must be kept covered when stored or not in continuous use. 5. […]