The Summit of Bettendorf in Bettendorf, IA was fined $26,358 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Summit of Bettendorf (Bettendorf, IA) — $26,358 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Summit of Bettendorf in Bettendorf, IA was fined $26,358 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


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


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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