Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington in Lexington, SC was fined $16,153 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington (Lexington, SC) — $16,153 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington in Lexington, SC was fined $16,153 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• 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.


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