SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY in LAKE CITY, FL was fined $24,850 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY (LAKE CITY, FL) — $24,850 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY in LAKE CITY, FL was fined $24,850 by CMS following 15 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.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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