Rehab Center of Cheraw

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF692May 6, 2025

  Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 3 residents reviewed for nutrition, Resident (R)248, received a therapeutic diet consistent with the resident's clinical condition and the recommendations of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Specifically, the facility did not implement a recommended mechanical soft diet for R248, with dysphagia and documented swallowing difficulties. As a result, the resident continued to receive regular textured food resulting in the resident suffering from asphyxiation and expiring in the facility. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Oct 4, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to properly supervise 1 of 1 resident to prevent an elopement. Specifically, Resident (R)1 had a successful elopement from the facility on 09/22/23. On 10/03/23 at 4:55 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 10/03/23 at 4:59 PM, the Administrator was notified that the failure to properly supervise a resident, resulting in the resident successfully eloping from the facility constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F689. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Sep 1, 2023

  Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to identify potential neglect and/or abuse for two (Resident (R) 203 and R75) of two sampled residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. This failure placed all residents at increased risk for mistreatment or neglect. The facility failed to recognize the neglect/abuse and continued to operate without corrective action or additional training. On 08/31/23 at 7:22 PM, the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F-600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Sep 1, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed and monitored after an unwitnessed fall for one (Resident (R) 71) of four residents reviewed for accidents out of a total sample of 34 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Fall Management, revised 05/05/23, indicated, Qualified staff evaluates patient/resident for injury from a fall, identify and treat for pain related to fall, and determine contributing causes, including ascertaining what the resident was trying to do before he or she fell , addresses the risk factors for the fall such as the resident's medical conditions(s), facility environment issues, or staffing issue; and determines interventions to prevent future falls and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 23, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the refrigerator and the main kitchen preparatory area were labeled, dated, and free from expiration. This failure had the potential to affect all 102 residents in the facility, who consumed food from the kitchen. Findings include: A review of the facility's policy titled, Nutrition Orientation and Competency Policy and Procedures on Food Storage with a complete revision date of [DATE] stated If food is not stored properly, chances are that it will spoil quickly. Remember these pointers for storage. 1. -Follow the first in, first out (FIFO) rule. a. Always cover, label, and date leftovers that are to be stored. They should be date marked with the use-by date. 2. […]