Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center in DERIDDER, LA was fined $24,119 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center (DERIDDER, LA) — $24,119 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center in DERIDDER, LA was fined $24,119 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


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


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.