SALEM CARE CENTER in SALEM, MO was fined $3,174 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SALEM CARE CENTER (SALEM, MO) — $3,174 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SALEM CARE CENTER in SALEM, MO was fined $3,174 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


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


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.