Life Care Center Of Columbia

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center Of Columbia, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF697Mar 30, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to manage the resident's pain during a pressure ulcer treatment to support the highest practicable level of physical and mental well-being for one of six sampled residents (Resident (R)1) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This failure caused the resident to experience severe pain during a pressure ulcer treatment. Findings include: Review of R1's Face Sheet located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab revealed R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Apr 26, 2021

  Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the staff provided transfer care consistent with the resident's care plan. Resident #1 requires extensive assistance, with the use of a Hoyer-lift, and two staff to physically assist with the transfer. On March 6, 2021, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 attempted to transfer Resident #1 by [his/her] self which resulted in a fall with fracture for one of one sampled residents reviewed for accidents. Findings Include: The facility admitted Resident #1 on 06/12/2019 with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 26, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Resident #1 requires extensive assistance, with the use of a Hoyer-lift, and two staff to physically assist with the transfer. On March 6, 2021, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 attempted to transfer Resident #1 by [his/her] self which resulted in a fall with a fracture for one of one sampled residents reviewed for accidents. Findings: The facility admitted Resident #1 on 06/12/2019 with diagnoses including but not limited to [CONDITION(S)], [CONDITION(S)], dementia, anxiety, and depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, and [CONDITION(S)]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF640Jun 19, 2025

  Based on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, record review, interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive assessments were initiated, completed, submitted, or exported for 17 out of 17 residents reviewed for resident assessments, Resident (R)65, R28, R96, R46, R106, R91, R30, R31, R15, R88, R62, R75, R37, R9, R105, R50 and R55. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Resident Assessment Instrument and Care Plan Development, with a revision date of 09/05/24, documented, Policy: The facility will follow the procedures set forth in the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Users Manual 3.0 when completing the MDS, Care Area Assessment, and Comprehensive Care Plan. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 19, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure foods that were are stored in the freezer, coolers, and dry food storage were appropriately sealed, labeled, dated, and/or discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date in 1 of 1 walk in freezer, 1 of 1 walk in cooler, and 1 of 1 dry storage room. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meals from the kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy, revised on 04/26/23, titled, Food Safety, revealed, food is stored and maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner following federal, state and local guidelines to minimize contamination and bacterial growth. […]