DELMAR GARDENS NORTH in BLACK JACK, MO was fined $39,299 by CMS following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

DELMAR GARDENS NORTH (BLACK JACK, MO) — $39,299 in CMS Fines

Outcome: DELMAR GARDENS NORTH in BLACK JACK, MO was fined $39,299 by CMS following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• 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.


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


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