LEWIS COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT in CANTON, MO was fined $19,991 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LEWIS COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT (CANTON, MO) — $19,991 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LEWIS COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT in CANTON, MO was fined $19,991 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


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


• 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.


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


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


• 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.