MEADOWBROOK AT CHETEK in CHETEK, WI was fined $6,500 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MEADOWBROOK AT CHETEK (CHETEK, WI) — $6,500 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MEADOWBROOK AT CHETEK in CHETEK, WI was fined $6,500 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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