McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC was fined $50,911 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

McCormick Post Acute (McCormick, SC) — $50,911 in CMS Fines

Outcome: McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC was fined $50,911 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 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.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


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


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.