LAKESIDE HEALTH AND REHAB in LAKE CITY, AR was fined $30,946 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAKESIDE HEALTH AND REHAB (LAKE CITY, AR) — $30,946 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAKESIDE HEALTH AND REHAB in LAKE CITY, AR was fined $30,946 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


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


• 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.


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


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


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


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