Tuff Memorial Home in HILLS, MN was fined $44,434 by CMS across 12 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Tuff Memorial Home (HILLS, MN) — $44,434 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Tuff Memorial Home in HILLS, MN was fined $44,434 by CMS across 12 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• 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.