Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Waterford, MI was fined $15,593 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Waterford, MI) — $15,593 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Waterford, MI was fined $15,593 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


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