PINE RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO was fined $3,145 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PINE RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO) — $3,145 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PINE RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO was fined $3,145 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• 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.


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


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


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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