WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER in BRITTON, SD was fined $115,557 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER (BRITTON, SD) — $115,557 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER in BRITTON, SD was fined $115,557 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


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


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.