THE GABLES OF PELHAM SKILLED NURSING & REHAB in GREENVILLE, SC was fined $11,196 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE GABLES OF PELHAM SKILLED NURSING & REHAB (GREENVILLE, SC) — $11,196 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE GABLES OF PELHAM SKILLED NURSING & REHAB in GREENVILLE, SC was fined $11,196 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• 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.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• 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.