THE OAKS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MERIDIAN, MS was fined $42,487 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE OAKS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (MERIDIAN, MS) — $42,487 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE OAKS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MERIDIAN, MS was fined $42,487 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


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