Fountain Inn Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 27, 2022

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff performed adequate hand hygiene for three of three survey days. Failure to perform adequate hand hygiene can lead to cross contamination. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Hand Hygiene Policy and Table, dated 05/20/19, revealed, Staff will perform hand hygiene when indicated, using proper technique consistent with accepted standards of practice . Hand hygiene is indicated and will be performed under the conditions listed in, but not limited to, the attached hand hygiene table . Between resident contacts . [and] after handling contaminated objects . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 27, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to store, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen observed. The facility also failed to ensure foods are held and used by date of expiration for 1 of 1 nursing units observed. The findings included: On [DATE] at 11:15 AM, the brief initial tour with Dietary Aide revealed: (1). Two (2) blocks of sliced American cheese and one (1) block of sliced Swiss cheese were in the walk-in refrigerator not properly covered or labeled. (2). One (1) slab of ribs, a zip lock bag of pork chop patties, and a block of ham loosely wrapped in the walk-in freezer not properly covered or labeled. (3). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Dec 19, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store respiratory equipment appropriately for 2 (Resident (R)5 and R66) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care.Findings included: An undated facility policy titled, Storage of Respiratory Equipment, indicated, All respiratory equipment shall be stored in a manner that maintains cleanliness, prevents contamination, ensures readiness for use, and complies with infection prevention and life safety standards. Procedures 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Sep 25, 2024

  Based on review of the facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were free of expiration and properly labled for 2 of 3 medication carts and 1 of 1 treatment carts. Findings include: Review of the facility policy dated 2001, titled, Medication Labeling and Storage, revealed under the policy, If the facility has discontinued , outdated or deteriorated medications or biologicals, the dispending pharmacy is contacted for instructions regarding returning or destroying these items. Labeling of medications and biolagicals dispensed by the pharmacy is consistant with applicable federal and state requirements and currently accepted pharmceutical practices. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Dec 19, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan to maintain the resident's highest physical well-being for 1 (Resident (R)29) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for falls.Findings included:A facility policy titled, Falls - Clinical Protocol, revised 03/2018, revealed, 1. For an individual who has fallen, the staff and practitioner will begin to try to identify possible causes within 24 hours of the fall. The policy specified, 3. The staff and physician will continue to collect and evaluate information until either the cause of the falling is identified, or it is determined that the cause cannot be found or is not correctable. Treatment/Management 1. […]