NORTH WOODS VILLAGE in KOKOMO, IN was fined $24,291 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTH WOODS VILLAGE (KOKOMO, IN) — $24,291 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTH WOODS VILLAGE in KOKOMO, IN was fined $24,291 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


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


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• 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.