WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY in COLUMBIA CITY, IN was fined $60,590 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (COLUMBIA CITY, IN) — $60,590 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY in COLUMBIA CITY, IN was fined $60,590 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• 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.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.