Jackson County Medical Care Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jackson County Medical Care Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, patternF880Dec 7, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow best practices to prevent infections including the spread of coronavirus and continued exposure to coronavirus in 15 of 174 residents (Resident #17, #18, #26, #32, #48, #74, #84, #89, #100, #110, #123, #133, #137, #147, #284), resulting in the hospitalization of R147, the continued spread of coronavirus and decreased quality of life. Findings include: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published recommendations for updated COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2023/2024 Fall/Winter Virus Season: Vaccination remains the best protection again's COVID-19 related hospitalization and death. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 15, 2026

  This citation pertains to intake #2712733Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's (R2) right to be free from neglect resulting in a fall with staff and suffering a fractured right humerus. Findings Include: Review of Resident #2 (R2) clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed R2 was a [AGE] year-old female with diagnosis of dementia. R2 scored 6 out of 15 (severe cognitive impairment) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 29, 2021

  This citation pertains to Intake MI 826. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to effectively assess for changes in skin integrity according to facility policy and professional standards of practice to prevent pressure injuries for one Resident (#10) of three residents reviewed for pressure injuries. This deficient practice resulted in harm when changes in skin integrity were not promptly identified leading to Resident #10 developing a facility acquired, Stage 3 pressure injury and a facility acquired, unstageable pressure injury. Findings include: Resident #10 An observation on 6/28/2021 at 2:20 p.m., revealed Resident#10 asleep, sitting in a reclining chair. Resident #10's legs were resting on the footrest of the recliner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 16, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper storage and handling of food and disinfection of thermometers affecting up to 176 residents in the facility. Findings include: An observation on 04/14/2026 at 8:53 AM revealed the walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen contained a container of cream of mushroom soup that was labeled as prepped on 4/7/26 and a use by date of 4/13/26 and a container of green beans that was labeled as prepped on 4/8/26 and a use by date of 4/13/26. Dietary Staff (DS) H reported the food items were past their use by date and discarded them. On 04/14/2026 at 12:01 PM, DS K was asked to obtain temperatures of each food item being served in the main dining room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Dec 7, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that four of five residents reviewed for vaccinations (Residents #101, #50, #51, #133) were up to date on their Prevnar 20/Pneumococcal 20/PVC 20 vaccine, resulting in residents potentially getting pneumonia, having medical complications and decreased quality of life. Findings include: Resident #50 (R50) Review of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R50's last pneumonia vaccine (Prevnar 13) was administered on 3/12/2015 and refusals or consents were not found after that date. Resident #51 (R51) Review of EMR revealed R51's last pneumonia vaccine (Prevnar 13) was administered on 9/22/2015 and refusals or consents were not found after that date. […]