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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Life Care Center Of Hickory Woods has been cited for a total of 22 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Tennessee, the average facility has **18.90 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey Date: 2024-08-23
Correction Date: 2024-09-30
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2023-02-15
Correction Date: 2023-03-20
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2022-12-19
Correction Date: 2023-01-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2022-12-19
Correction Date: 2023-01-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2022-07-07
Correction Date: 2022-07-28
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2022-07-07
Correction Date: 2022-07-28
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2022-07-07
Correction Date: 2022-07-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2021-12-29
Correction Date: 2022-01-26
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey Date: 2021-12-29
Correction Date: 2022-01-26
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey Date: 2019-09-11
Correction Date: 2019-09-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2018-10-09
Correction Date: 2018-10-26
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey Date: 2018-10-09
Correction Date: 2018-10-26
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2018-10-09
Correction Date: 2018-10-26
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Survey Date: 2017-09-08
Correction Date: 2017-09-25
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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