OAKBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SUMMERVILLE, SC was fined $22,564 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAKBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (SUMMERVILLE, SC) — $22,564 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAKBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SUMMERVILLE, SC was fined $22,564 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 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.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• 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, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• 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.


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