Meridian Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Meridian Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 20, 2025

  Based on observation, record reviews, and interviews with staff, resident, and the Medical Director, the facility failed to ensure safe securement per manufacturer recommendations of a resident during a van transport. On 2/21/25, Resident #8 was being transferred to dialysis in the facility's transportation van. When Transportation Driver #1 made a left turn, Resident #8 and the wheelchair she was seated in tipped over onto the floor of the van. The Transportation Driver called 911. Resident #8 complained of pain to the right side of her neck and face and was transported to the hospital via Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Resident #8 was receiving a blood thinner which increased her risk of bleeding. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF880Aug 20, 2025

  Based on observations, record reviews, and staff and Medical Director interviews, the facility staff failed to disinfect a shared blood glucose meter (glucometer) between residents in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the disinfectant wipes used for 1 of 2 residents whose blood glucose levels were checked (Residents #135). This occurred while there was at least one resident with a known bloodborne pathogen in the facility. Shared glucometers can be contaminated with blood and must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an approved product and procedure. Failure to use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer potentially exposes residents to the spread of blood borne infections. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Sep 4, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and staff, resident, and Nurse Practitioner (NP) interviews the facility failed to transfer a resident safely from a shower to the resident's room. On 06/12/24 Resident #1 was being pushed in a shower chair down the hall by Nursing Assistant (NA) #1 and the resident fell forward out of the chair hitting the floor. The fall resulted in the resident being sent out to the hospital for complaints of severe pain. Resident #1 indicated from a 1-10 (10 being the most pain) her pain level was an 11 in her lower extremities and wanted to be sent out to the hospital immediately. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Feb 8, 2021

  Based on record review, staff interviews and physician interviews, the facility neglected to (1) administer intravenous (IV) antibiotics to treat a stage IV sacral pressure sore for 12 days. This occurred for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for intravenous therapy. This caused Resident #1 to be readmitted to the hospital with [CONDITION(S)] and bacteremia resulting in a second surgery for [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Resident #1 passed away while in the hospital. Findings included: Review of the hospital discharge summary dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1's pressure ulcer measured 11 centimeters long, 13 centimeters wide, 3.5 centimeters deep with 3 centimeters of undermining. The wound bed tissue had 90% granulation with a moderate amount of serosanguinous drainage. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 17, 2024

  Based on record review, resident interview, staff interview and Nurse Practitioner interview, the facility failed to provide assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #110) reviewed for falls. Resident #110 fell out of bed, hit her head on the floor, yelled, and screamed of pain, sustaining a 36 centimeters [cm] full thickness curvilinear (crescent) wound to the lateral aspect of the right lower leg and the right first toenail was almost completely avulsed (torn off) with only attachments on the lateral proximal (from the side to the center) nail. Findings included: Resident #110 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included chronic respiratory failure, morbid obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension (HTN). […]