DELMAR GARDENS OF CHESTERFIELD in CHESTERFIELD, MO was fined $17,160 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

DELMAR GARDENS OF CHESTERFIELD (CHESTERFIELD, MO) — $17,160 in CMS Fines

Outcome: DELMAR GARDENS OF CHESTERFIELD in CHESTERFIELD, MO was fined $17,160 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.


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


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


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


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.