Life Care Center of Morgan County

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Morgan County, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Sep 17, 2024

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, hospital record review, and interview the facility failed to implement care plan interventions related to safe transfers with a mechanical lift for 1 resident (Resident #5) of 10 resident care plans reviewed which resulted in actual Harm for Resident #5. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans and Revisions, dated 9/11/2024, revealed .The facility will ensure .each resident's person-centered [care plan] .is reviewed and revised .that includes but not limited to .appropriate staff .by resident's needs . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 17, 2024

  Based on facility policy review, lift sling manufacture's guidelines review, medical record review, hospital record review, and interview the facility failed to prevent a fall from a mechanical lift for 1 resident (Resident #5) of 3 residents reviewed for falls which resulted in actual Harm for Resident #5. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Fall Management, dated 9/22/202, revealed .Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents .implement interventions, including adequate supervision .in order to eliminate the risk, if possible, and, if not, reduce the risk of an accident .Adequate supervision is determined by assessing the appropriate level and number of staff required . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 16, 2022

  Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to maintain cleaniness and sanitary conditions for 2 of 2 microwaves available for patient use in 2 of 2 Nourishment Rooms potentially affecting 76 of 80 residents. The findings include: During an observation and interview on 11/16/2022 at 1:12 PM, of the B Wing Nourishment Room with the Registered Dietician (RD) and the Executive Director (ED) showed splattered and crusty dried debris with a white film covering the whole inside of the microwave. The RD and the ED stated nursing staff were responsible for cleaning the microwaves and the microwave were to be cleaned after each use. The ED confirmed the microwave was dirty and available for patient use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Jul 8, 2026

  Based on Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual review, facility policy review, medical record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure MDS assessments were accurate for 2 residents (Resident #10, and #53) of 24 residents reviewed for MDS assessments. The findings include: Review of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Version 1.20.1, dated 10/2025, revealed .Health-related Quality of Life .residents covered by Level II PASRR [Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review] process may require certain care and services provided by the nursing home .Steps for Assessment .Code .yes .if PASRR Level II screening determined that the resident has a serious mental illness .Section N .High-Risk Drug Classes .Anticoagulant .Check if an anticoagulant medication was taken… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Jul 8, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to obtain a Physician's Order for hospice services for 1 resident (Resident #3) of 2 residents reviewed for hospice services. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Physician Orders, dated 2/11/2026, revealed .physician .must provide orders for .ongoing care . Review of the medical record revealed Resident #3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Dementia. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #3 scored a 2 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. […]