Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw, MI was fined $20,885 by CMS following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center (Saginaw, MI) — $20,885 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw, MI was fined $20,885 by CMS following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


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