Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA was fined $49,309 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Montrose Health Center (Montrose, IA) — $49,309 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA was fined $49,309 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


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


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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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