Carondelet Village Care Center in SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $28,538 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Carondelet Village Care Center (SAINT PAUL, MN) — $28,538 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Carondelet Village Care Center in SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $28,538 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• 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.