Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 22, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was discarded prior to the use by date, staff hands were washed between clean and dirty tasks and that meals were served in a manner as to not promote cross contamination for 80 residents who receive their meal from one of one kitchen. The findings are: On 08/19/24 at 10:35 AM, a large plastic container of soup was observed with a use by date of 8/18/24. A large plastic container, approximately 1/3 full of sliced tomatoes, had a use by date of 08/16/24. A large plastic container, approximately 1/4 full of sliced onions, was observed with a use by date of 8/16/24. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Oct 13, 2023

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served in accordance with the planned written menu for preparation of pureed foods, alterative foods, and enhanced food items to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 2 of 2 meals observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 3 residents who received pureed diets, 2 residents who received alterative foods, and enhanced food items 24 residents who received enhanced food items from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF805Oct 13, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump free consistency to minimize the risk of choking or other complications for those residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 3 residents who received pureed diets. The findings are: The following observations were made on 10/09/23: a. At 7:46 AM, the pureed sausage served to residents who required pureed diets was not smooth, with pieces of meat visible in the mixture. At 7:48 AM , the surveyor asked Dietary Employee #4 to describe the consistency of the pureed sausage served to the residents on pureed diets. She stated, It has a little lump. b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 13, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator were covered or sealed; staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents dietary; hot food items were maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the potential to affect 64 residents who received meals from the kitchen The findings are: On 10/09/23 at 10:40 AM, the following observations were made on a shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. a. An opened box of sausage uncovered and unsealed. b. An opened box of bacon uncovered and unsealed. c. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF636Feb 26, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Sets (MDS) were completed in a timely and accurate manner for two (Resident #106 and Resident #70) of two residents reviewed; specifically, that a quarterly MDS was accurately completed for (Resident #70) to indicate an appropriate smoking status, and that an admission MDS was completed within 15 days of admission for Resident #106. The findings include: Resident #106 A review of Resident #106's Care Plan revealed the facility admitted the resident on 02/05/2026, with diagnoses which included alcohol use, unspecified intoxication, cardiac arrythmias, and spinal stenosis. […]