HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER in SAINT LOUIS, MO was fined $126,156 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 111 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER (SAINT LOUIS, MO) — $126,156 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER in SAINT LOUIS, MO was fined $126,156 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 111 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


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


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


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