PEKIN MANOR in PEKIN, IL was fined $14,015 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PEKIN MANOR (PEKIN, IL) — $14,015 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PEKIN MANOR in PEKIN, IL was fined $14,015 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


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


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


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