The Oaks Post Acute in Orangeburg, SC was fined $122,296 by CMS across 15 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Oaks Post Acute (Orangeburg, SC) — $122,296 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Oaks Post Acute in Orangeburg, SC was fined $122,296 by CMS across 15 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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.


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


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