The Guest House Care Center in BATON ROUGE, LA was fined $33,001 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Guest House Care Center (BATON ROUGE, LA) — $33,001 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Guest House Care Center in BATON ROUGE, LA was fined $33,001 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


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


• 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.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.