HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in HESSMER, LA was fined $7,446 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (HESSMER, LA) — $7,446 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in HESSMER, LA was fined $7,446 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• 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.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.


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


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