Care Citations

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers

1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081 · 7049320000

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
4 / 5
Health inspection rating
4 / 5
Staffing rating
4 / 5
Certified beds
50
Ownership type
For profit - Individual

Inspection findings on record (16)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0553 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0568 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0554 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0576 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity L · immediate jeopardy

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0867 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0883 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0887 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0623 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 345342