New Iberia Manor South

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Iberia Manor South, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Feb 8, 2024

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse from other residents for 1 (#1) out of 4 (#1, #2, #3, and #4) sampled residents. The facility failed to protect Resident #1 from being bit by Resident #4. This deficient practice resulted in actual physical harm for Resident #1 on 12/23/2023 at 1:00 p.m. when S4CNA and S3LPN failed to protect Resident #1 from Resident #4 who was known to be verbally and physically aggressive. Both S4CNA and S3LPN observed Resident #4 in an agitated state when she kept repeating that Resident #1 had her baby. S4CNA and S3LPN allowed Resident #4 propel her wheelchair down the hallway towards Resident #1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Jul 23, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to post daily nursing staffing that included the facility name, date, census, and the total number and actual hours worked by staff responsible for resident care in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. Findings: On 07/22/2024 at 3:30 p.m., an observation was made throughout the entire facility, and there was no evidence that the daily nursing staffing was posted. On 07/22/2024 at 4:00 p.m., an interview was conducted with S6Corp (Corporate Nurse) who confirmed that the census should be posted daily. She stated that staff had been posting it on Hall B. At that time, an observation was conducted with S6Corp on Hall B. A white dry-eraser board was observed located under the TV against the back wall. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Jul 23, 2024

  Based on observation, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that menus were followed for residents. This had the potential to affect a census of 80 residents. Findings: On 07/21/2024 at 12:05 p.m., an observation was made of the meal service during lunch. The residents were served Rice Pilaf, Glazed Ham, Baked beans, Pureed Ham, Chopped Ham, [NAME] Mashed Potatoes, Pork Chops with Gravy, Pureed [NAME] Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Lemon Cake. There was no pureed dinner rolls or cornbread available. Review of the facility's lunch menu revealed the residents should have received: Glazed Ham, Baked sweet potato, Braised cabbage, Cornbread, and Frosted cake. On 07/21/2024 at 1:10 p.m., an interview was conducted with S5Cook. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 23, 2024

  Based on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service and failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen by failing to: 1. Clean the kitchen fryer, fryer baskets, floor beside fryer and oven; 2. Label refrigerated foods and discard expired foods in the refrigerator; 3. Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures; 4. Monitor dishwasher temperature and chemicals; and 5. Ensure staff wore hair restraints in the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 80 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF742Jan 7, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to document behaviors of a resident diagnosed with mental disorders, to ensure the resident attained the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident #1) out of 8 (#1- #8) sampled residents. Findings: Review of Resident #1's Electronic Health Record (EHR) revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and dementia. Review of Resident #1's January 2026 Physician's Orders revealed the following in part: - busPIRone HCl (Hydrochloride) Oral Tablet 10 MG (milligrams) (Buspirone HCl)- Give 10 mg by mouth three times a day for anxiety. […]