KINDER RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER in KINDER, LA was fined $14,015 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

KINDER RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (KINDER, LA) — $14,015 in CMS Fines

Outcome: KINDER RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER in KINDER, LA was fined $14,015 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.