LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF POLLOCK in POLLOCK, LA was fined $13,020 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF POLLOCK (POLLOCK, LA) — $13,020 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF POLLOCK in POLLOCK, LA was fined $13,020 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• 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 and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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