MARRERO HEALTHCARE CENTER in MARRERO, LA was fined $46,261 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MARRERO HEALTHCARE CENTER (MARRERO, LA) — $46,261 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MARRERO HEALTHCARE CENTER in MARRERO, LA was fined $46,261 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• 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.


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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


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


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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