Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record
Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center
Does Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center have a federal violation or abuse history?
According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center (CCN 425107) has federal inspection findings on its record. In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 9 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity F. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $33,097 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly. Federal nursing-home surveys are conducted on a recurring cycle by state survey agencies acting on CMS's behalf, and the figures on this page are compiled from CMS's published provider data, as on file with federal regulators; the federal record may understate what actually occurred, and inspection findings are point-in-time survey results, not a determination that any specific resident was harmed.
The Federal Record
CMS has $33,097 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.
Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
Scope & Severity — current cycle
Civil money penalties on file
$33,097
CMS has $33,097 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.
Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average
This facility: 1 · CMS state average: 3.1
Deficiency timeline — full federal history
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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