BARTOW CENTER in BARTOW, FL was fined $8,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BARTOW CENTER (BARTOW, FL) — $8,034 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BARTOW CENTER in BARTOW, FL was fined $8,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• 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 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.


• 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.