C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone in Columbia, SC was fined $228,989 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone (Columbia, SC) — $228,989 in CMS Fines

Outcome: C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone in Columbia, SC was fined $228,989 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


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


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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