Claiborne Rehabilitation in Homer, LA was fined $65,988 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Claiborne Rehabilitation (Homer, LA) — $65,988 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Claiborne Rehabilitation in Homer, LA was fined $65,988 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


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


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


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.