LANDMARK OF DESOTO in HORN LAKE, MS was fined $10,527 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LANDMARK OF DESOTO (HORN LAKE, MS) — $10,527 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LANDMARK OF DESOTO in HORN LAKE, MS was fined $10,527 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• 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.


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.