RIVERWOOD HEALTH CARE in STOCKTON, CA was fined $52,930 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIVERWOOD HEALTH CARE (STOCKTON, CA) — $52,930 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIVERWOOD HEALTH CARE in STOCKTON, CA was fined $52,930 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


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


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.