THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in OCALA, FL was fined $17,737 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (OCALA, FL) — $17,737 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in OCALA, FL was fined $17,737 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


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


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.