Pasadena Palace TCU in PASADENA, CA was fined $27,808 by CMS following 90 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Pasadena Palace TCU (PASADENA, CA) — $27,808 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Pasadena Palace TCU in PASADENA, CA was fined $27,808 by CMS following 90 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


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


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.


• Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.