PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARRETSON, SD was fined $235,809 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER (GARRETSON, SD) — $235,809 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARRETSON, SD was fined $235,809 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• 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.