Accordius Health at Concord in Concord, NC was fined $129,204 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Accordius Health at Concord (Concord, NC) — $129,204 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Accordius Health at Concord in Concord, NC was fined $129,204 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• 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.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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