COMMUNITY CARE ON PALM in RIVERSIDE, CA was fined $33,540 by CMS following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COMMUNITY CARE ON PALM (RIVERSIDE, CA) — $33,540 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COMMUNITY CARE ON PALM in RIVERSIDE, CA was fined $33,540 by CMS following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


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


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


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


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.