CORNERSTONE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in CORINTH, MS was fined $90,844 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CORNERSTONE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (CORINTH, MS) — $90,844 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CORNERSTONE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in CORINTH, MS was fined $90,844 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• 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.


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.