Meth-Wick Health Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Meth-Wick Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 26, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain proper food handling practices while serving food for 4 out of 5 meals observed and failed to restrain hair for 3 out of 5 meals observed. The facility reported a census of 61 residents. Findings Include: 1. On 10/23/23 the following observations made during a lunch meal service in the Lynch Dining Room (DR): a. At 12:16 PM Staff F, Food Service Worker served food while she wore a baseball styled hat while several inches of her braided hair hung over the front of both shoulders. Staff F used her gloved hands to to pick up plates from under the counter and with the same gloved hands picked up grilled cheese sandwiches from the pan and placed them on plates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Apr 10, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure lorazepam concentrated liquid (anti-anxiety medication) also referred to as Ativan, a level 4 controlled drug that required refrigeration was secured in a separately locked, permanently affixed compartment while refrigerated for 4/5 residents with liquid lorazepam observed during shift count (Res. #5, #6, #7, and #8). Schedule II-V controlled medications have a potential for abuse and may also lead to physical or psychological dependence. The facility reported a census of 62 residents. Findings Include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Apr 1, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to keep refrigeration temperatures for medication storage at a safe level in 3 out of 3 Medication Rooms reviewed. The facility reported a census of 59 residents. Findings include: 1. During a review of the Medication Room in the Nesetril Area on 3/31/21 at 9:26 a.m. the surveyor observed the medication refrigerator temperature read 32 degrees F (Fahrenheit). The medication refrigerator contained two medications for Resident #305: [MEDICATION(S)] 140 milligrams/milliliter (mg/ml) and [MEDICATION(S)] 0.0015%. The box for [MEDICATION(S)] states to store from 36 degrees F to 46 degrees F. The box for [MEDICATION(S)] states to to store from 36 degrees F to 46 degrees F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Apr 1, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control practices for 3 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #12, #37 and #206). Staff failed to wash hands during a wound treatment, ensure residents' washed hands after toileting, after touching their facemask and during laundry distribution. The facility identified a census of 59 residents. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #12's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 12 out of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment). The MDS identified the resident required extensive assistance from staff related to bed mobility, transfer, and dressing. Active diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF582Aug 13, 2026

  Based on clinical record review, staff interview and review of Medicare guidelines, the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNFABN) for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #3) whose skilled stay ended and continued to reside in the facility. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.Findings include:The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #3 dated 4/20/26 identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 09, which indicated moderately impaired cognition. The MDS included anemia, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), coronary artery disease, non-alzheimer's dementia, and chronic kidney disease. […]