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Brushy Creek Post Acute Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Greer, South Carolina)

101 Cottage Creek Circle, Greer, South Carolina 29650

Phone: 8646883800

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
138.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Greenville
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilitySouth Carolina AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.630.62+0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.633.87-0.24
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover41.4%46%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-23Freedom 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
2025-12-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-12-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-12Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-12Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-12Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-12Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-10-31Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-31Quality 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
2024-10-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-14Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-14Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2022-09-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$19,933
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-12Fine$19,933-

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