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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

HEARTLAND OF LEXINGTON REHAB AND NURSI: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2416 SUNSET BOULEVARD

WEST COLUMBIA SC

TELEPHONE: 8037968024

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 132 / 78

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/06/10 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below:
RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F
potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C
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RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 07/31/2009
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. E
Give or get x-rays and other tests to meet the needs of residents. D
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care pla D
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. K
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or d K
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. K
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. K
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. K
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. D
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Get rid of garbage properly. D
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
04/23/2008 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. E
09/24/2008 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. J
09/24/2008 Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. J
09/24/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
09/24/2008 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. J
09/24/2008 Choose a doctor to be the medical director. J
09/24/2008 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
09/24/2008 Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. J
05/06/2009 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf G
05/06/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
06/10/2009 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf J
06/10/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. J
06/10/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. J
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