LAKE EUSTIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in EUSTIS, FL was fined $26,685 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAKE EUSTIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (EUSTIS, FL) — $26,685 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAKE EUSTIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in EUSTIS, FL was fined $26,685 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


• 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.


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


• 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 each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.