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VINEYARD COURT NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (COLUMBUS, Mississippi)

2002 5TH STREET NORTH, COLUMBUS, Mississippi 39705

Phone: 6623281133

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
50
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lowndes
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMississippi AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.920.63+0.29
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.194.20-0.01
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.8%44.4%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-13Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-20Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-20Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

1 fire safety citation on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-02-20Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$78,952
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-02-27Fine$6,264-
2024-02-27Fine$6,265-
2023-10-20Fine$66,423-

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