SUNTERRA SPRINGS SPRINGFIELD in SPRINGFIELD, MO was fined $70,171 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SUNTERRA SPRINGS SPRINGFIELD (SPRINGFIELD, MO) — $70,171 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SUNTERRA SPRINGS SPRINGFIELD in SPRINGFIELD, MO was fined $70,171 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.