Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, IA was fined $34,450 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Parkridge Specialty Care (Pleasant Hill, IA) — $34,450 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, IA was fined $34,450 by CMS following 39 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.


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


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


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


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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


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