ST CLARE LIVING COMMUNITY OF MORA in MORA, MN was fined $45,100 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST CLARE LIVING COMMUNITY OF MORA (MORA, MN) — $45,100 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST CLARE LIVING COMMUNITY OF MORA in MORA, MN was fined $45,100 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


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


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.