Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF605Mar 10, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure PRN (as needed) psychotropic medications were limited to a 14-day duration or renewed with documented physician rationale for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents. Resident #1. Findings include:A review of the facility's policy Use of Psychotropic Medication(s), dated 4/28/25 revealed .Policy: It is the intent of this policy to ensure that residents only receive psychotropic medications when other nonpharmacological interventions are clinically contraindicated.Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 16. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Mar 10, 2026

  Based record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was revised when a resident experienced multiple falls and failed to ensure all care plan interventions were dated to reflect new or revised individualized interventions for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents. Resident #1Findings include:A review of the facility's policy Care Plans - Comprehensive, dated 10/2016, revealed .An individualized (person centered) comprehensive care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychological needs is developed for each resident.Policy Interpretation and Implementation.6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Jul 24, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and clinical judgment, the facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards and physician orders to maintain or improve respiratory status. This failure was evidenced by not administering Albuterol Sulfate HFA (Hydrofluoroalkane) Inhalation Aerosol Solution 108 (90 Base) mcg/act (micrograms/actuation) as ordered for shortness of breath and/or wheezing. This deficient practice affected one (1) of (1) resident (Resident #11) reviewed for respiratory care.Findings Include:A review of the facility's policy, Specific Medication Administration Procedures II B8 Oral Inhalation Administration, revised January 2018, revealed, . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF740Jul 24, 2025

  Based on interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide necessary care and services to assist a resident with a known diagnosis of depression and anxiety in adjusting to a significant life stressor (bereavement) for one (1) of sixteen (16) sampled residents (Resident #9).Findings include:A record review of the policy Dignity and Respect, no date, revealed, You have the right to dignity and respect in the care you receive and the setting you live in. This includes the right .aims to reach or maintain for you the highest achievable level of physical, mental, and social well-being .On [DATE] at 2:20 PM, during an initial interview, Resident #9 told SA that her son had recently died, and she needed to talk with someone about it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jul 24, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored and not accessible to residents for one (1) of 16 sampled residents, Resident #16. Findings include: A review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Storage in the Facility, undated, revealed, .Only licensed nurses, pharmacy personnel, and those lawfully authorized to administer medications (such as medication aides) are permitted to access medications. Medication rooms, carts, and medication supplies are locked when not attended by persons with authorized access.On 7/22/25 at 8:33 AM, during an observation of Resident #16's room, a bottle of TUMS and a bag of cough drops were noted in the resident's bedside basket. […]