Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Anderson, SC was fined $73,538 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Anderson, SC) — $73,538 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Anderson, SC was fined $73,538 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


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


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


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