Atherton Baptist Home in ALHAMBRA, CA was fined $12,461 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Atherton Baptist Home (ALHAMBRA, CA) — $12,461 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Atherton Baptist Home in ALHAMBRA, CA was fined $12,461 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


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


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.