Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that food items were properly stored/maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F), to reduce the potential of foodborne illnesses. The facility further failed to monitor equipment (refrigerator) to ensure proper functioning in 1 of 1 satellite kitchen reviewed.Findings include:Review of facility policy titled Policy for recording temperatures in a culinary department, with no revision date, documented, 1. Understand the temperature danger zone. - The temperature danger zone is the range where bacteria multiply rapidly, between 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) and 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius). - Food should be kept out of this zone as much as possible. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Aug 7, 2025

  Based on review of the facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure an excessive amount of lint was removed from 1 of 3 clothes dryers.Findings include:Review of the undated facility policy with no title documented, Policy Statement Lint Trap should be kept clean. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: All dryer lint traps will be cleaned after each load. Procedure: 1. After removing clothes from dryer, clean lint trap after every load. Review of the facility policy titled Laundry with an implementation date of 04/15/25 documented, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . 5. Laundry equipment will be used and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions . 12. Laundry staff will be in-serviced on handling linens and laundry on a regular basis. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 28, 2022

  Based on review of the facility policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (date Marking), observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods that were opened and stored contained an open date in 1 of 1 main kitchen. The facility further failed to ensure expired items were removed from 1 of 2 nutrition refrigerators on 1 of 2 halls. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking), states, All foods stored will be properly labeled according to the following guidelines. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 28, 2022

  Based on review of the facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure trash and debris was removed from the area around the base of 3 of 3 facility dumpsters. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled,Maintaining a Safe and Sanitary Environment around Trash Receptacles, states under Dumpster Care: Dumpsters and surrounding area should be kept clear of large debris that could impede pickup and delivery of dumpster. No garbage should be placed on top of dumpster. Dumspters should not be overloaded. An observation on 9/27/22 at 8:45 AM of the outside trash receptacles revealed a large amount of paper products, a white plastic apparatus, and a discarded broom. The findings were confirmed on 9/27/22 at 8:45 AM by a Maintenance Worker. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF760Aug 14, 2024

  Based on record review, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed administer medication to Resident (R)26, in a timely manner, for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Specifically, R26 was administered multiple medications late on multiple day. Finding include: Review of a document, provided by the Administrator, undated and titled Medication Pass Statement revealed, PCSC (Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina) Follows a Liberalized Med Pass Structure which states: Daily 7a-11a Evening 3p-8p QHS (bedtime) 8p-12a PPI 5a-6:30a FSBS 6:30a-730a BID 7a-11a and 7p-11p TID 7a-11a and 11a-3p and 7p-11p Review of R26's Face Sheet revealed R26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including but not limited to: systolic (congestive) heart… […]