Year: 2020

According to the 2023-2024 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 66% of U.S. households own a pet, and approximately 65.1 million homes own a dog. Unfortunately, as pet ownership increases  year over year, the number of dog bites has also risen….

Celebrate With These Safe Boating Tips South Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming and boating. Our lush coastline also makes our state home to several Coast Guard installations, including a new “superbase” planned in Charleston near…

Dundee Manor, LLC in Bennettsville, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to ensure resident[s] were free from abuse.” In this situation, a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) punched a resident suffering from Dementia in the face after…

Linville Court at the Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC, was cited after the facility “failed to provide adequate supervision for a resident in a weakened physical state from multiple medical conditions.” The resident exited the facility at 3:05 AM and…

Commander Nursing Center in Florence, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to ensure [a resident] had the opportunity to make a health care decision.” In this situation, the facility took a Do Not Resuscitate order signed…

Commander Nursing Center was cited after the facility “failed to ensure that all residents remained free of abuse/neglect.” The facility did not do four vital things after three residents brought forth allegations of abuse/neglect: Identity allegations/complaints as abuse/neglect Immediately implement safeguards to prevent…

Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown has been cited because “the facility failed to make sure that the nursing home area is free from accidental hazards and risks and provides supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.” Because of this, a resident was put…

Honorage Nursing Center in Florence, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to protect [a resident] for abuse/neglect.” In this situation, a resident was transferred inappropriately with a Hoyer Lift, resulting in skin lacerations and broken bones….