LAKELAND COMMUNITY CARE CENTER in JACKSON, MS was fined $8,424 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAKELAND COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (JACKSON, MS) — $8,424 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAKELAND COMMUNITY CARE CENTER in JACKSON, MS was fined $8,424 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.