Pontotoc Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pontotoc Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, resident and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care plans for Residents #1, #17, and #30 and failed to implement a pressure ulcer care plan for Resident # 6 for (4) four of 16 resident care plans reviewed. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, “Plan of Care,” last revised 06/27/24, revealed, Policy: It is the policy of “Proper Name” to properly provide patient care planning… Procedure: 2.) “An interdisciplinary collaborative manner as appropriate to the needs of the patient should be utilized to develop and implement the care plan . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assess and implement timely interventions to address skin integrity concerns, resulting in progression of a pressure injury and delayed wound healing for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident #6) Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled “Assessment and Reassessment of Patients” with a revision date of 5/12/25 revealed under, “Policy: It is the policy of (proper name of facility) that patients should be properly assessed and reassessed.” Also revealed under, “Procedure: … 6. Wound assessments and measurements should be performed at start of care, resumption of care, and recommended weekly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Apr 24, 2024

  Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to submit accurate staffing data into the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for one (1) of four (4) quarters reviewed. First Quarter 2024. Findings Include: Record review of a typed document on facility letterhead dated 4/24/24, and signed by the Administrative Assistant revealed The facility does not have a written policy on accurate submission of staffing data into the Payroll Based Journal . Record review of the PBJ (Payroll Based Journal) Staffing Data Report CASPER Report 1705D FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 1 2024 (October 1 - December 31), revealed No RN (Registered Nurse) Hours - Triggered. Triggered = Four or More Days Within the Quarter with no RN Hours. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Jul 9, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents right to dignity was maintained by not providing privacy for a urinary catheter drainage bag for two (2) of 16 sampled residents. (Resident #1 and Resident #41)Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Patient Rights and Responsibilities approved 4/7/26 revealed When providing medical care and treatment to patients. 1. A patient .has the right to: .be treated with courtesy, respect, individual dignity and privacy.Resident #1An observation on 7/7/26 at 10:55 AM and again at 4:35 PM revealed Resident #1's urinary drainage bag containing dark yellow urine hanging from the bed without a privacy cover and was visible to anyone entering the room.An observation… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jul 9, 2026

  Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a comfortable and homelike environment for two (2) of 42 residents. (Resident #12 and Resident #19) Findings include:Review of the policy on facility letterhead and signed by the Administrator, dated 7/8/2026 revealed, It is Proper Name of facility goal to provide a homelike environment for all residents.Resident #12During an observation and interview on 7/7/2026 at 10:35 AM, in Resident #12's room it was observed to be in disrepair. All four green walls contained numerous rough, white drywall repair patches that contrasted with the painted walls, creating an unfinished appearance. […]