WINDER CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING in WINDER, GA was fined $17,074 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WINDER CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING (WINDER, GA) — $17,074 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WINDER CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING in WINDER, GA was fined $17,074 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


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


• Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.


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


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