Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center in OAKDALE, LA was fined $133,224 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center (OAKDALE, LA) — $133,224 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center in OAKDALE, LA was fined $133,224 by CMS following 35 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.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


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


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


• 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 menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


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