Palmetto Care Center and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Palmetto Care Center and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF583Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews facility failed to keep residents' information confidential on the South Wing as evidenced by facility's staff failed to close a computer screen on the south medication cart #2 during medication administration which left residents' information visible and staff member administering medications to Resident #89 in the hallway. There were 86 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included. Observation on 02/23/2026 at 9:28 AM revealed Staff D, Registered Nurse (RN) leaving the computer screen open (photo evidence) on the South Wing Cart 2 medication cart during medication pass. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Feb 26, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide quality of care according to professional standards for one (Resident #97) out of one resident sampled who was in respiratory distress as evidenced by record review revealed an antidepressant was given while Resident #97 was in respiratory distress. This medication had the potential to worsen Resident #97's condition. There were 86 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey. The findings include:Record review of Resident # 97's clinical records revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included: Heart Failure and discharged on 7/3/25 due to respiratory distress. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide an environment that is free from potential accidents and hazards on one (medication cart #1) out of four medication carts, one out of two Soiled utility rooms as evidenced by: Observation of lancets on top of the South Wing medication cart #1, unattended. Observation of an unlocked Soiled Utility Room door that contained Biohazard materials. A container of disinfectant wipes Resident #89's nightstand. Box of razors left unattended in the North Wing. There were 86 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF732Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure staffing information on the North Wing and South Wing were readily available in a readable format to residents and visitors at any given time. The findings included: Record review of the Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers Policy and Procedure (no written date available) documented: Policy Statement: Our facility will post on a daily basis for each shit nurse staffing data, including the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents; Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1) Within two hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of licensed nurses (Registered Nurses-RN, Licensed Practical Nurses-LPN) and the number of unlicensed nursing personnel (Certified… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide safe and secure storage of medications and biologicals on for two out of two medication carts failed to ensure no medications, biologicals, treatments ointments etc. are left at residents' bedsides. As evidence by 1) unattended medications observed on South Wing Cart #1. 2) wound cleanser at Residents #32's bedside. 3) bottle of topical medicated powder at Resident #95's bedside. 4) medication cup marked Zinc Oxide observed at Resident #34's bedside and bottle with discontinued morphine solution noted in North Wing Cart #2. The findings included. […]