Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio in Sparta, NC was fined $418,422 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio (Sparta, NC) — $418,422 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio in Sparta, NC was fined $418,422 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• 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.