LAURELWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER in LAUREL, MS was fined $13,520 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAURELWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (LAUREL, MS) — $13,520 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAURELWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER in LAUREL, MS was fined $13,520 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


• 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.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.