CYPRESS POINT-SKILLED NURSING BY AMERICARE in DEXTER, MO was fined $73,743 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CYPRESS POINT-SKILLED NURSING BY AMERICARE (DEXTER, MO) — $73,743 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CYPRESS POINT-SKILLED NURSING BY AMERICARE in DEXTER, MO was fined $73,743 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


• Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.


• 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.


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