Palmetto Subacute Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 19, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to implement infection control protocols for the disinfectant wipes on two out of three floors in the facility, as evidenced by one container of expired disinfectant wipes observed on the second floor and two containers of expired disinfectant wipes on the third floor, and two containers of disinfectant wipes with expiration dates that were illegible. There were 85 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey. On [DATE] at 9:55 AM, during a facility tour, disinfectant wipes were observed secured to the walls. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Feb 4, 2026

  Based on observations, records reviewed and interviews, the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy at the rate ordered for one (Resident #104) out of one resident reviewed for respiratory therapy as evidenced by Resident #104 was receiving oxygen at a flow rate of 3.5 liters per minute instead of the physician-ordered 2 liters per minute as needed. This deficient practice has the potential for increased significant health risks including oxygen toxicity and pulmonary damage. The findings include. Observation on 02/02/2026 at 7:38 AM revealed Resident #104 in bed with eyes closed and nasal canula in place with oxygen being administered at a flow rate of 3.5 Liters Per Minute (LPM). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Feb 4, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide safe and secure storage of medications and biologicals for five Residents (Resident #6, Resident #9, Resident #31, Resident #32 and Resident #102) out of 18 residents sampled. There were 88 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings include. During the initial resident and room screenings and subsequent screenings on the 2nd floor North/South Unit of the facility, the following were observed: Resident #6Observation n 02/02/2026 at 7:56 AM revealed Resident #6 in bed awake, a tube of ointment was noted on the overbed table.Observation on 02/02/2026 at 10:36 AM revealed Resident #6 was out of the facility on an appointment and ointment was noted on the overbed table in the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF867Feb 4, 2026

  Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility's quality assurance and assessment committee failed to demonstrate an effective plan of action was implemented to correct an identified quality deficiency in the problem area related to repeated deficient practice for F761-Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals. As evidenced by: F761 was cited during a Recertification Survey with exit dated 12/19/24 because the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored and labeled properly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF921Feb 4, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate storage of personal cleaning supplies for one Resident (#101) out of 18 sampled residents. As evidenced by dishwashing liquid soap and disinfectant spray stored in the resident's room on a shelf above the handwashing sink. There were 88 residents residing I the facility at the time of the survey. The findings include. On 02/02/2026 starting at 06:30 AM, during the initial resident and room screenings on the 2nd floor North/South Unit of the facility, the following were observed: On 02/22/2026 at 6:38 AM revealed Resident #101 in bed with eyes closed. Cleaning supplies (dishwashing liquid soap, disinfectant spray) were stored in the resident's room on a shelf above the handwashing sink. […]