AVANTARA NORTH in RAPID CITY, SD was fined $6,168 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVANTARA NORTH (RAPID CITY, SD) — $6,168 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVANTARA NORTH in RAPID CITY, SD was fined $6,168 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.