Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC was fined $3,728 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast (Beaufort, NC) — $3,728 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC was fined $3,728 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


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