The Greens at Spruce Pines in Spruce Pine, NC was fined $153,439 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Greens at Spruce Pines (Spruce Pine, NC) — $153,439 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Greens at Spruce Pines in Spruce Pine, NC was fined $153,439 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.


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


• Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.


• Keep all essential equipment working safely.