The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA was fined $10,748 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge, LA) — $10,748 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA was fined $10,748 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• 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.


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.