STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE in LIVERMORE, CA was fined $46,779 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE (LIVERMORE, CA) — $46,779 in CMS Fines

Outcome: STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE in LIVERMORE, CA was fined $46,779 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


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


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.