The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC was fined $182,083 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Laurels of Forest Glenn (Garner, NC) — $182,083 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC was fined $182,083 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


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


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• 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.


• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.


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