Kempton Of Charleston

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Kempton Of Charleston, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 29, 2024

  Based on review of the facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to properly label and store food items in the kitchen. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure cold foods were held at an appropriate temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to prevent the potential of food borne illness. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Dietary Storage, (Revised ,d+[DATE]) stated, left over foods are properly covered, labeled, dated and refrigerated immediately. Leftovers are discarded after 72 hours unless otherwise indicated. Review of the facility policy titled, Dietary Services, (Revised ,d+[DATE]) stated, All foods will be stored, prepared, and served at temperatures that prevent bacterial growth. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF561Jul 23, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to honor Resident (R)38's request for a room change after another resident entered her room uninvited for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for choices and Resident-to-Resident interactions.Findings include:Review of the facility policy, Abuse Prohibition with a revision date of 02/2024, revealed, General Prevention.Situations will be discussed with employees in which abuse is more likely to occur and how to intervene, such as.b. Characteristics of residents which have the potential to trigger an abusive incident such as wandering into other resident rooms.1. Review of R38's admission data revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jul 23, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure rooms were free from dust, debris, and spills on the floors in 3 of 5 rooms reviewed for cleanliness and homelike environment.Findings include:During an observation on 07/21/26 at approximately 2:15 PM in room [ROOM NUMBER], revealed black debris scattered throughout the floor. Some of the black debris could be loosened from the floor, but some remained stuck to the floor. During an observation on 07/21/26 at 2:35 PM in room [ROOM NUMBER], revealed crumbs, an alcohol swab, and paper debris noted on the floor under the bed. Spill marks were noted on the right side of the bed near the window and the left side of the bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jul 23, 2026

  Based on record review, observation, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)17's catheter bag was stored off the floor and properly secured to an appropriate fixture to minimize the risk of contamination and infection. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with an indwelling urinary catheter.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, CCRC Infection Prevention and Control Standards, with a revision date of 12/2020 states, It is the policy of this facility to implement this infection prevention and control program to minimize the risk of infection to the residents and staff.Review of R17's face sheet revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including, but not limited to,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 6, 2025

  Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control and prevention program for one of three residents (Resident (R) 14) reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters out of 12 sampled residents. This failure placed the resident at an increased risk of developing an urinary tract infection (UTI). Findings include: Review of R14's undated Admission Record, found in the resident's electronic medical record (EMR) under the Admissions tab revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included urinary retention. […]