CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION in Louisville, KY was fined $12,054 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION (Louisville, KY) — $12,054 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION in Louisville, KY was fined $12,054 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


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


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


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


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.