FAIR CITY HEALTH AND REHAB in FRANKLINTON, LA was fined $198,912 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FAIR CITY HEALTH AND REHAB (FRANKLINTON, LA) — $198,912 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FAIR CITY HEALTH AND REHAB in FRANKLINTON, LA was fined $198,912 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• 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.


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