Cornerstone at the Ranch in Lafayette, LA was fined $128,349 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 58 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cornerstone at the Ranch (Lafayette, LA) — $128,349 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cornerstone at the Ranch in Lafayette, LA was fined $128,349 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 58 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 that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• 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.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.