Parkersburg Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF807Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observations, record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents who were ordered honey and nectar thickened liquids received liquids at a correct consistency. This was true for two (2) of four (4) residents reviewed for thickened liquids. Providing a resident with the wrong consistency of liquids could result in choking, aspiration pneumonia which can lead to serious harm and or death if not immediately corrected. This situation could occur again and have the likelihood of resulting in serious injury or death for any residents requiring thickened liquids.This failed practice was a random opportunity of discovery and the State Agency (SA) determined this to be an immediate jeopardy situation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure the menus were followed and met the nutritional needs of the residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 63. Findings included: a) The facility's policy and procedure for Menus stated menus will be planned in advance to meet the resident's nutritional needs. Menus will be served as written unless a substitution is provided in response to preference, unavailability of an item, or a special need. Menus will be posted. On 12/07/2025, the posted menu in the dining included: Turkey, Cornbread, Dressing, Broccoli, Rolls, Pumpkin Pie and Whipped Topping. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure the food served to the residents was palatable, attractive and prepared by methods that conserved the nutritive value, flavor, and appearance of the food. Resident Identifiers: #36, #14, and #40. Facility Census: 63. Findings included: a) On 12/08/2025 at 11:55 AM, the state survey team tested a lunch tray for palatability. It was determined the scalloped potatoes had chewy edges and were not soft. they had an inconsistent consistency. The Salisbury steak was judged to be tough, hard to cut and had crunchy edges. The vegetables were judged to be too soft, especially the broccoli, and have no seasoning. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to be administered in a manner that enabled it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. The facility failed to ensure effective administrative oversight related to freedom from neglect and abuse, quality of care, staffing, infection control, dietary services, investigation and reporting of incidents, staff training, and an immediate jeopardy situation that affected multiple residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Jan 23, 2024

  Based on record review, and staff interview the facility failed to have an infection preventionist. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents currently residing in the facility. Facility census: 63. Findings include: a) Infection Preventionist During an interview, on 01/22/24 at 12:11 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON), stated, I do the Infection preventionist job. We also have a lady that works down the road, that has had the class that helps me with it. On 01/22/24 at 1:30 PM the DON confirmed there are no staff currently employed at this facility who have completed the specialized training and hold an Infection Preventionist Certificate of training.