BROOKING PARK in CHESTERFIELD, MO was fined $15,646 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BROOKING PARK (CHESTERFIELD, MO) — $15,646 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BROOKING PARK in CHESTERFIELD, MO was fined $15,646 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


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


• 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.


• 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 meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted