Perkins Country Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Perkins Country Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF623Feb 20, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of the transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and manner they understood as soon as practicable. The facility further failed to ensure the notice included the reason, date, and location for the transfer, as well as a statement of the resident's appeal rights and the contact information for the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The deficient practice was identified for 9 out of 9 residents investigated for transfer and/or discharge, Resident (R) 31, R5, R14, R2, R25, R17, R10, R12, and R15. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF625Feb 20, 2025

  5. Review of R5's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on [DATE] with diagnoses of pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Review of R5's Nurse's Note, dated [DATE], revealed staff observed her to be lethargic, hard to arouse, with blue fingers and a low blood oxygen saturation reading of 69%, significant for hypoxia, meaning very low oxygen level in the tissues. Further review revealed R5 was transferred to a local hospital emergency room for evaluation, and a family member was called and verbally informed of the situation. Review of R5's Nurse's Note, dated [DATE], revealed she returned to the facility from the hospital admission. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Feb 20, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. Observation on 02/18/2025, revealed the facility was unable to demonstrate the temperature in the medication refrigerator was within acceptable limits after two thermometers were malfunctioning. On 02/19/2025, observation revealed the thermometer read 50 degrees Fahrenheit (F). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Mar 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to protect and preserve the dignity of 1 of 16 sampled residents, Resident (R) 13, by standing while assisting the resident with her meal.The findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights Policy, copyrighted 2026, revealed the resident has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, including: the right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation for the resident's need or preferences, except when to do so would endanger the health and safety of the resident or other residents.Review of the facility's policy titled, Meal Supervision and Assistance, updated 08/20/2025, revealed compliance guidelines including the resident should be… […]