ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF ATHENS in ATHENS, TX was fined $124,017 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF ATHENS (ATHENS, TX) — $124,017 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF ATHENS in ATHENS, TX was fined $124,017 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


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


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


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.