Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF655Mar 28, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide to the resident or their representative a summary of the baseline care plan for 4 out of 4 residents reviewed (Residents #125, #126, #9,and #23). The facility reported a census of 24 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #125's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. The MDS identified Resident #125 required partial/moderate assistance with bed mobility and transfers. The MDS included diagnoses of hypertension (high blood pressure), renal disease (kidney), arthritis, anxiety, and depression. The Clinical Census revealed Resident #125 was admitted on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Feb 2, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, observations, and staff interview the staff failed to maintain dignity while standing over residents as they were assisted with their meals for 6 of 7 residents (Resident #7, #9, #11, #13, #16, and #21) observed that required meal assistance. The facility identified a survey of 27 residents. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for Resident #7 documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00 indicating severe cognitive loss. The Resident required limited assistance of one staff for eating. 2. The MDS dated [DATE] for Resident #9 showed a BIMS score of 00 indicating severe cognitive loss. The Resident required extensive assistance of one staff member for eating. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 3, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews and CDC recommendations, the facility failed to demonstrate proper infection control practices for cleaning reusable equipment when leaving a room with transmission based precautions to reduce the risk of spreading infections. The facility reported a census of 18 residents. Findings include: Observation on 6/2/21 at 11:19 AM revealed Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN), walked out of a transmission based precaution room with the following items: stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, pulse ox, and thermometer. Staff C, walked through the hall to the nurse's station and placed the items on the counter of the nursing station by the sink. Staff C sanitized hands, and walked over and stood by the medication cart located at the nurse's station. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF552Mar 19, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to provide informed consent regarding the risk and benefits for as needed psychotropic medications (medications that affect brain activity, influencing mood, thoughts, behavior, and perception to treat mental health conditions) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Resident #7). The facility reported a census of 27 residents.Findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #7 documented an admission date to the facility on [DATE]. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3, indicating severe cognitive impairment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF757Mar 19, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to obtain an International Normalized Ratio INR lab test (measures how quickly the blood clots and primarily used to monitor patients on blood thinners like warfarin, a normal range is typically 1.1 or lower for people not on anticoagulant medication, but for those taking anticoagulants, the target range is usually 2.0 to 3.0 to ensure a balance between preventing clots and minimizing bleeding is maintained) for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for anticoagulants (Resident #7). The facility also failed to have their INR policy and procedure reflect the facility's procedure for INR lab tests. The facility reported a census of 27 residents. […]