Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dietary staff washed their hands and changed their gloves before handling food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, ensure leftover foods were not used to maintain food quality; food items stored in the refrigerator/freezer were covered, sealed, and foods were dated when opened to ensure first in, first out usage to prevent potential for food bone illnesses: ceiling vents and lights were maintained in clean, sanitary conditions for food preparation These failed practices had the potential to affect 76 residents who received meals from the Kitchen. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 26, 2023

  Based on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired food items were promptly removed and discarded on or before the expiration or use by dates, foods were dated and/or utilized prior to their expiration date, equipment was sanitized between clean and dirty tasks to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, food was prepared and served in a manner to minimize the risk of food borne illness and staff did not consume personal beverages while in the kitchen. The failed practice had the ability to affect 73 residents who receive their meals from one of one kitchen according to a list provided by the Infection Preventionist, LPN on [DATE] at 3:38 PM. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer was covered and sealed, and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 67 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 68), as documented on a list provided by Dietary Supervisor on 3/8/2022 at 12:21 p.m. The findings are: 1. On 3/07/22 at 10:30 AM, an open box of garlic bread was stored on a shelf in the freezer. The box was not covered or sealed. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the dry food storage were covered or sealed to prevent potential cross contamination; expired dairy product and food items were promptly removed and discarded on or before the expiration date, and dietary staff washed their hands, before handling clean equipment or food items for one of one meal observed. The findings include: During an observation and interview on 08/18/2025 at 10:15 AM, the refrigerator contained one half gallon of butter milk inside the milk cart which had an expiration date of 8/17/2025. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of narcotics for 2 Residents (Resident #72 & #74) to prevent possible complications of pain management. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents taking narcotics in the facility. The findings are: 1. a. On 05/14/2024 at 10:26 AM, the Surveyor noted the controlled medication on hand did not match what was documented in the narcotic book for 2 Residents. b. On 05/14/2024 at 10:35 AM, the Surveyor noted the following discrepancies in the controlled medication book: 1. Resident #72 Pregabalin 75 mg there were 23 pills documented and 22 on hand. 2. Resident #72 Oxycodone 20 mg there were 2 pills documented and 1 on hand. 3. […]