Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN was fined $19,645 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake (WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN) — $19,645 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN was fined $19,645 by CMS following 26 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.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.