Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF557Oct 19, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that three of 43 sampled residents (R) (R30, R24, and R4) were treated with dignity related to providing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care. Psychosocial harm was identified for R30 related to her becoming tearful and expressing feelings of humiliation when she was ignored, and staff refused the resident incontinence care. Findings included: A review of the facility policy last updated December 2022 titled, Quality of Life-Dignity, documented each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect, and individuality. Residents shall be always treated with dignity and respect. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF602Oct 19, 2023

  Based on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that one of five residents (R) (R16) reviewed for misappropriation was free from misappropriation of their personal property. Psychosocial harm was identified when R16 revealed facility staff took her keys and went to her house without her permission causing her fear of retaliation if reported. Findings included: A review of R16's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed that R16 presented with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out 15, indicating that R16 was cognitively intact. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF677Oct 19, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that five of 43 sampled residents (R) (R30, R24, R4, R25, and R31) were provided Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care. Psychosocial harm was identified for R30 related to her becoming tearful and expressing feelings of humiliation when she was ignored, and staff refused the resident incontinence care. Findings included: A review of the facility policy last updated December 2022 titled, Quality of Life-Dignity, documented each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect, and individuality. Residents shall be always treated with dignity and respect. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 23, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and the facility's policy titled, Sanitation, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a sanitary manner when wet paper towels were stored directly on top of a clean silverware tray containing six rolled sets of silverware intended for resident use. This deficient practice had the potential to contaminate clean food-contact surfaces and affect the 137 residents who received meals prepared in the kitchen, out of a total of 145 residents.Findings include:Observation on 07/23/2026 at 9:25 AM in the kitchen revealed wet paper towels resting directly on top of a clean silverware tray containing six rolled sets of silverware intended for resident use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 15, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policies titled Food Receiving and Storage and Refrigeration and Freezers, the facility failed to ensure opened food items in the dry storage area and walk-in refrigerator were labeled and dated, and failed to remove a dented can from the food storage rack to prevent usage. The deficient practices had the potential to place 117 residents who received an oral diet from the kitchen at risk of contracting a foodborne illness. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Receiving and Storage, issued April 2024, revealed at bullet point seven, All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled, and dated. Review of the facility policy titled Refrigeration and Freezers, issued April 2024. […]