PruittHealth-Elkin in Elkin, NC was fined $15,734 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PruittHealth-Elkin (Elkin, NC) — $15,734 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PruittHealth-Elkin in Elkin, NC was fined $15,734 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


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


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


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.