Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC in Newton, IA was fined $19,744 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC (Newton, IA) — $19,744 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC in Newton, IA was fined $19,744 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


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


• 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.


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


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


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.