VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA in GRAND FORKS, ND was fined $20,112 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA (GRAND FORKS, ND) — $20,112 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA in GRAND FORKS, ND was fined $20,112 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.


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


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.