THE TERRACE in WAUKEGAN, IL was fined $108,886 by CMS following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE TERRACE (WAUKEGAN, IL) — $108,886 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE TERRACE in WAUKEGAN, IL was fined $108,886 by CMS following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• 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.


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


• 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 therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.


• 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.