WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in TIPTON, IN was fined $20,494 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE (TIPTON, IN) — $20,494 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in TIPTON, IN was fined $20,494 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 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 the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.


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