Signature Healthcare of East Louisville in Louisville, KY was fined $10,364 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Signature Healthcare of East Louisville (Louisville, KY) — $10,364 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Signature Healthcare of East Louisville in Louisville, KY was fined $10,364 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.


• 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.


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


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.