PAVILION AT ST LUKE VILLAGE, THE in HAZLETON, PA was fined $65,478 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PAVILION AT ST LUKE VILLAGE, THE (HAZLETON, PA) — $65,478 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PAVILION AT ST LUKE VILLAGE, THE in HAZLETON, PA was fined $65,478 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.


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


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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


• 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.