BOSTICK NURSING CENTER in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA was fined $546,749 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BOSTICK NURSING CENTER (MILLEDGEVILLE, GA) — $546,749 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BOSTICK NURSING CENTER in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA was fined $546,749 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


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


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


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


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


• Implement 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.