RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR in LAFAYETTE, LA was fined $99,451 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR (LAFAYETTE, LA) — $99,451 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIVER OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR in LAFAYETTE, LA was fined $99,451 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.