Avina of Weyauwega in WEYAUWEGA, WI was fined $57,518 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 54 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Avina of Weyauwega (WEYAUWEGA, WI) — $57,518 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Avina of Weyauwega in WEYAUWEGA, WI was fined $57,518 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 54 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.


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