EVERGREEN WOODS in SPRING HILL, FL was fined $16,153 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EVERGREEN WOODS (SPRING HILL, FL) — $16,153 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EVERGREEN WOODS in SPRING HILL, FL was fined $16,153 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


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


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.