Onyx Care of Farmerville

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Onyx Care of Farmerville, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 29, 2025

  I. Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that 1 (#5) of 3 (#4, #5, #6) residents environment remained free of accident hazards by failing to ensure assistive devices (side rails) were in good repair. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on 12/11/2024 at approximately 9:35 a.m. when resident #5 fell from his bed while using his right 1/4 side rail to assist with care. Resident #5's side rail was attached to a bed extender that flared approximately 45 degrees away from the bed which resulted in the fall. Resident #5 obtained a closed fracture of the left distal femur and had open reduction and internal fixation surgery (ORIF) with hardware on 12/12/2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 25, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to store food and discard expired items in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice had the potential to effect the 63 residents that received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. Findings: Review of the facility's Food Storage and Sanitation of Dining and Food and Nutrition Areas policies dated 2016 revealed, in part, the following: Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen) Guideline: Food shall be stored on shelves in a clean, dry area, free from contaminants. Food shall be stored at appropriate temperatures and using appropriate methods to ensure the highest level of food safety. Procedure: 1. General storage guidelines to be followed: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Aug 13, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene. The facility failed to ensure a resident's hair was washed and brushed in a timely manner for 1 (#43) of 3 residents reviewed for activities of daily living. Findings:Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #43's diagnoses included respiratory failure unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia, hypothyroidism, need for assistance with personal care, muscle weakness (generalized), other abnormalities of gait and mobility, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, anemia, constipation, depression, unspecified… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF690Aug 13, 2026

  Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter received the appropriate care and services to prevent urinary tract infections to the extent possible for 1(#7) of 1 resident reviewed for urinary catheters.Findings:Review of the record for Resident #7 revealed an admission date of 05/14/2021 with diagnoses including quadriplegia unspecified, dysuria, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, urinary tract infection, bladder disorder, other seizures, chronic pain syndrome, and retention of urine. Review of the Modification of Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF757Aug 13, 2026

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that laboratory levels were completed as ordered for 1 (#73) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.Findings:Review of the record for Resident #73 revealed an admission date of 11/03/2025 with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus, insomnia, unspecified mood disorder, cerebrovascular disease, edema, hypertension, depression, and seizure disorder.Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 15 which indicated Resident #73 was cognitively intact with daily decision making. […]