Senior Care of Marion

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Senior Care of Marion, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF624Feb 2, 2024

  Based on review of the facility policy, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to provide sufficient preparation and orientation to a resident to ensure safe and orderly discharge from the facility, for 1 of 3 residents. Specifically, Resident (CR)1 was transported and discharged from the facility on 01/23/24 to the local social security office. On 02/02/24 at 10:02 AM, the Administrator was notified that the failure to provide Resident (CR)1 with a safe discharge constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F624. On 02/02/24 art 10:02 AM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy Template and informed the facility IJ existed as of 01/23/24. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 28, 2026

  Based on review of the facility policy, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1 was free from verbal abuse, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for verbal abuse. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)1, used curse words directed at R1 when R1 refused to take her medications. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation documented, It is the policy of this facility to provide protection for the, welfare and rights of each resident by developing and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 4, 2025

  Based on review of facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) while providing care for Resident (R)4 for 1 of 1 resident observed receiving care while on EBP. The facility further failed to follow infection control protocols and procedures during laundry services in 1 of 1 laundry rooms. Findings include: (1) Review of the undated facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions revealed, Policy Statement Enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) are utilized to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) to residents. Policy Interpretation and Implementation . 2. EBPs employ targeted gown and glove use during high-contact resident care activities when contact precautions do not otherwise apply. a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 2, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews and review of facility policies, the facility failed to store, prepare and serve foods under sanitary conditions in 1 of 1 main kitchen. This failure had the potential to increase the spread of foodborne illness to all residents. Findings Include: Review of the undated facility policy titled Food Storage, under the section Canned Foods, revealed, Dented or bulging cans shall be placed on damaged goods shelf and returned for credit. Review of the facility policy titled Serving Utensils dated 08/2018 revealed, Standard serving utensils will be used for serving appropriate products. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 2, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff maintained appropriate infection control measures for the safe handling of foods in 1 of 1 main kitchen. This failure had the potential to increase the spread of foodborne illness to all residents, due to cross contamination. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Serving Utensils dated 08/2018 revealed, Standard serving utensils will be used for serving appropriate products. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Hand Washing and Glove Use, revealed, Guidelines for hand washing and glove use to promote safe and sanitary conditions throughout the department. Section 2 Handwashing Procedure: Hands must be washed prior . […]