Emerald Care Center Claremore

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Emerald Care Center Claremore, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Dec 18, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow the dietician approved menu for 3 of 3 meal services observed.The administrator identified 112 residents who received their meals from the kitchen. One resident received nutrition and hydration solely through a feeding tube. Findings:On 12/15/25 at 12:15 p.m., serving of the lunch meal was observed. The lunch meal consisted of meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, boiled mix vegetables, and yellow cake with cream cheese frosting.On 12/16/25 at 11:45 a.m., preparation of the lunch meal was observed. The lunch meal consisted of kielbasa sausage, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and Jello.On 12/16/25 at 4:50 p.m., a sample dinner tray was provided from the kitchen per request. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 17, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to: a. ensure scoops were not stored inside the bins of flour and corn starch for two of two bins observed; b. ensure foods stored in the refrigerator were labeled and dated for one of one walk in refrigerators observed; c. ensure the dish machine reached minimum specifications for sanitation for one of one dish machines observed; d. ensure the ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner for one of two ice machines observed; e. ensure the proper use of hair restraints, including facial hair; f. ensure infection control was maintained when plating meals for one (the noon meal) of one meal service observed; and g. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jul 2, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure bathing was provided for 3 (#3, #4 and #6) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The DON identified 106 residents resided in the facility.Findings: A care plan for Resident #3, dated 05/18/26, showed the resident had a functional deficit with current activities of daily living related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure, and required assistance with personal hygiene. An undated Bath List showed Resident #3 was to receive baths weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Shower Sheets for Resident #3 showed the resident received baths on the following dates:a. 06/03/26, andb. 06/17/26. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF760Jul 2, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for 1 (#1) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for medication administration. The DON stated 106 residents received medications from the facility.Findings: A policy titled Medication Administration and General Guidelines, dated 2021, read in part, medications are administered at the time they are prepared .observes the resident take the medications. A progress note for Resident #1, dated 06/26/26 at 6:40 p.m., showed the resident had drunk coffee with medications in it that belonged to another resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Dec 18, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food served from the kitchen was attractive and palatable for 1 of 1 test trays obtained. The administrator identified 112 residents who received their meals from the kitchen. One resident received nutrition and hydration solely through a feeding tube.Findings:On 12/16/25 at 4:50 p.m., a dinner tray was sampled for palatability. The dinner meal consisted of beef pot pie, boiled squash, cornbread, and peach cake. The meal was observed as one large scoop of mixed vegetables and ground beef topped with slightly browned biscuits. The scoop of pot pie was surrounded by water and pieces of squash. The pieces of squash were mushy in texture and bland to taste. […]