TWIN LAKES EXTENDED CARE in PARIS, IL was fined $71,455 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

TWIN LAKES EXTENDED CARE (PARIS, IL) — $71,455 in CMS Fines

Outcome: TWIN LAKES EXTENDED CARE in PARIS, IL was fined $71,455 by CMS following 28 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.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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.


• Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.