NICK'S HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC in PLATTSBURG, MO was fined $33,135 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NICK'S HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC (PLATTSBURG, MO) — $33,135 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NICK'S HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC in PLATTSBURG, MO was fined $33,135 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• 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.


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


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.