The Springs Searcy

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Springs Searcy, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 26, 2026

  Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (Resident #5) of four residents reviewed for accidents received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the resident was transferred with the proper equipment, and the number of staff members required, according to the resident's assessed needs, which resulted in a fractured hip. The findings include: Review of the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #5 with diagnoses that included senile degeneration of brain, dementia, polyosteoarthritis, disorders of bone density and structure, chronic pain syndrome and anxiety. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Sep 13, 2021

  Based on record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure an assessment was completed to determine wounds on the abdomen so treatment could be promptly initiated to prevent further decline for 1 (Residents #1) of 6 (Resident #1 - #6) sampled residents who had wounds. This failed practice resulted in harm to Resident #1 who was diagnosed with multiple wounds to the abdomen during an emergency room evaluation and had the potential to affect 18 residents with wound treatment orders as documented on order listing report provided by the Administrator on 8/30/21. The findings are: Resident #1 had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 3, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure dishware were not exposed to dust, or other contamination; kitchen equipment was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition; dietary employees washed their hands or changed gloves before handling food items and clean equipment when contaminated; expired food products were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria, and ice machine and ice scoop holder were maintained in clean and sanitary condition. The findings are: 1. On The following observations were made in the kitchen: a. On [DATE] at 10:18 AM, 24 small plates, located on the bottom storage shelf in the kitchen, had food serving side uncovered. b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 26, 2023

  39316 Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the refrigerator and freezer were covered and sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; 1 of 2 ice machines and 1 of 2 ice scoop holders were maintained in clean and sanitary condition; floors, ceiling tiles, equipment were free of stain, debris, dirt, rust chipped; tiles were replaced, expired dairy products were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure residents were offered hand… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Oct 25, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure the meatloaf portion size met the nutritional needs of residents. This had the potential to affect 107 residents receiving a regular diet and a mechanical soft diet as documented on the list provided by the Administrator on 10/24/22 at 2:39 p.m. The findings are: a. On 10/24/22 at 11:56 a.m. Dietary Service Manager (DSM) #1 hand sliced the meatloaf using a kitchen knife, with random weights from meatloaf size's varying 4.5 oz (ounces), 3.5 oz., and 3 oz. from 3 pans of meatloaf. b. On 10/24/22 at 1:30 p.m. a review of the All-Beef Meatloaf recipe provided by DSM #1 on 10/24/22 at 1:30 p.m. documented, portion Regular 1 4 oz slice. c. On 10/24/22 at 1:40 p.m. […]