Ladera Center in Albuquerque, NM was fined $106,581 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 72 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Ladera Center (Albuquerque, NM) — $106,581 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Ladera Center in Albuquerque, NM was fined $106,581 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 72 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


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


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


• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.