FAITH LUTHERAN HOME in WOLF POINT, MT was fined $22,825 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FAITH LUTHERAN HOME (WOLF POINT, MT) — $22,825 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FAITH LUTHERAN HOME in WOLF POINT, MT was fined $22,825 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.


• Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.


• Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly


• 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.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.