Stanford Crossing in Stanford, KY was fined $272,373 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Stanford Crossing (Stanford, KY) — $272,373 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Stanford Crossing in Stanford, KY was fined $272,373 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


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


• 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.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.


• Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.


• Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.