CHOCTAW RESIDENTIAL CENTER in CHOCTAW, MS was fined $21,165 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHOCTAW RESIDENTIAL CENTER (CHOCTAW, MS) — $21,165 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHOCTAW RESIDENTIAL CENTER in CHOCTAW, MS was fined $21,165 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


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


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


• 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.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• 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.