Jonesboro Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jonesboro Center for Nursing and Healing LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF582Feb 12, 2026

  Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Advance Beneficiary Notices, the facility failed to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) as required for three of three sampled residents (Resident (R) 160, R76, and R103) reviewed for beneficiary notices out of a sample of 50 residents. This failure had the potential to lead to financial burdens for residents, as they may have to pay out-of-pocket for care that is typically covered by Medicare.Findings include:Review of the facility provided policy titled, Advance Beneficiary Notices with a revision date of 11/23 indicated Policy:. It is the policy of this facility to provide timely notices regarding Medicare eligibility and coverage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 12, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, document review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure tuna salad sandwiches were served at the proper temperature. This deficient practice had the potential to cause food born illnesses affect 115 out of 119 residents. Findings included: During the second kitchen observation and interview on 02/11/26 from 11:58 AM to 12:42 PM, the following observations were made with the Dietary Manager (DM):A small steam table pan was observed on the counter at the left end of the steam table. The steam table pan contained eight tuna salad sandwiches, stacked one on top of one another, in stacks of two. At 12:09 PM the [NAME] stated the tuna salad sandwiches were the alternate menu item and were ready to be served to residents in the dining room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Feb 12, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Promoting/ Maintaining Resident Dignity, the facility failed to ensure staff dressed residents in daily clothing for one of one (Resident (R) 30) reviewed for dignity. This failure had the potential to cause embarrassment for the resident and failed to respect the resident's autonomy to maintain their personal identity.Findings include:Review of the facility provided a policy titled, Promoting/ Maintaining Resident Dignity, with a revision date of 03/25 indicated Policy: It is the practice of this facility to protect and promote resident rights and treat each resident with respect and dignity as well as care for each resident in a manner and in an environment, that maintains or enhances resident's… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF637Feb 12, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, MDS3.0 Completion, the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the required timeframe when a resident experienced multiple areas of functional decline for one of five residents (Resident (R) 57) reviewed for resident assessments. This failure placed R57 at risk for further decline if care plan revisions and interventions addressing the resident's change in condition were delayed.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, MDS3.0 Completion, dated October 2025, revealed, an SCSA within 14 days of identifying a qualifying status change that affects more than one area and requires Interdisciplinary Team review and revision of the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF640Feb 12, 2026

  Based on record reviews, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, MDS3.0 Completion, the facility failed to transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the federally required timeframe for two of five residents (Resident (R) 4 and R144) reviewed for Resident Assessments. This failure had the potential to affect the accuracy and timeliness of federally required resident assessments. Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, MDS3.0 Completion, dated October 2025, documented the MDS transmission requirements of All assessments shall be transmitted to the designated [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] CMS System (iQlES) within 14 days of completion. 1. […]