GOLFCREST NURSING CENTER in HOLLYWOOD, FL was fined $40,755 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GOLFCREST NURSING CENTER (HOLLYWOOD, FL) — $40,755 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GOLFCREST NURSING CENTER in HOLLYWOOD, FL was fined $40,755 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.


• 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.