SOUTHGATE LIVING CENTER in CARUTHERSVILLE, MO was fined $13,397 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOUTHGATE LIVING CENTER (CARUTHERSVILLE, MO) — $13,397 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOUTHGATE LIVING CENTER in CARUTHERSVILLE, MO was fined $13,397 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.


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


• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.


• 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.


• 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.