MCRAE MANOR NURSING HOME in MC RAE, GA was fined $40,512 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MCRAE MANOR NURSING HOME (MC RAE, GA) — $40,512 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MCRAE MANOR NURSING HOME in MC RAE, GA was fined $40,512 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• 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.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• 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.