ST ELIZABETH CARE CENTER in SAINT ELIZABETH, MO was fined $37,733 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST ELIZABETH CARE CENTER (SAINT ELIZABETH, MO) — $37,733 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST ELIZABETH CARE CENTER in SAINT ELIZABETH, MO was fined $37,733 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.