LAFAYETTE MANOR in DARLINGTON, WI was fined $192,054 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 54 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAFAYETTE MANOR (DARLINGTON, WI) — $192,054 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAFAYETTE MANOR in DARLINGTON, WI was fined $192,054 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 54 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


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