OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE in BRECKSVILLE, OH was fined $8,057 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE (BRECKSVILLE, OH) — $8,057 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAKS OF BRECKSVILLE in BRECKSVILLE, OH was fined $8,057 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


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


• 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.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


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


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.