Myrtle Beach Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Myrtle Beach Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Jul 30, 2025

  Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately transcribe orders for Resident (R)1 upon admission, resulting in R1 receiving a discontinued medication and being sent to the hospital due to potential hypoglycemia, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. On [DATE] at 4:35 PM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template and informed the facility IJ existed as of [DATE]. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.45 - Pharmacy Services.On [DATE], the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF580Apr 9, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify Resident (R)1's attending physician of elevated lab values resulting in a hospital stay for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for quality of care. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled, Notification of Changes revealed under policy, The purpose of this policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults with the resident's physician, and notifies, consistent with his or her authority, the resident's representative when there is a change requiring notification. Circumstances requiring notification include. 2. Significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial condition such as deterioration in health, mental or psychosocial status. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Apr 9, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow best practice, guidelines and procedures to ensure Resident (R)1's attending physician was made aware of elevated lab values that are indicative of and likely to cause bleeding. Furthermore, the facility failed to clarify orders for the use of an anticoagulant after R1's lab values were out of range. The failure resulted in a hospital stay for R1, for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for quality of care. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled Lab and Diagnostic Test - Clinical Protocol revealed, 1. When test results are reported to the facility, a nurse will first review the results. a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was properly labeled and sealed to prevent contamination and the potential for development of foodborne illness. The facility further failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and free of debris. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 27 out of 27 residents who receive meals prepared in and served from the facility's kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Storage dated 08/15/16, revealed that All refrigerated foods should be dated and properly sealed. Review of the facility policy titled, Food Handling, dated 08/01/24, revealed A regular cleaning schedule is followed for all food preparation and storage areas. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 14, 2021

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Food items that were expired were not discard on or before the expiration date. The facility also failed to store chemicals in a secure area for 1 of 1 kitchens observed. During the initial tour of the kitchen on [DATE] at 11:19 AM with the Certfied Dietary Manager (CDM) the following were observed: Two bottles of comet with bleach disinfectant were near food on the prep table A container labeled chicken salad with a use by date of [DATE] A container labeled hot dogs with a use by date of [DATE] Three containers of strawberries with white like fuzzy substance During a follow up visit of the kitchen on [DATE] at 9:53 AM the following… […]