Powdersville Post-Acute in Easley, SC was fined $7,496 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Powdersville Post-Acute (Easley, SC) — $7,496 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Powdersville Post-Acute in Easley, SC was fined $7,496 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• 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.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


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


• 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.


• Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.