Bella Terra St George in St. George, UT was fined $100,651 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 98 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Bella Terra St George (St. George, UT) — $100,651 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Bella Terra St George in St. George, UT was fined $100,651 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 98 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• 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.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.