WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC in OAK GROVE, LA was fined $54,806 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC (OAK GROVE, LA) — $54,806 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC in OAK GROVE, LA was fined $54,806 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of 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.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.