Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ahoskie, NC was fined $11,629 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center (Ahoskie, NC) — $11,629 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ahoskie, NC was fined $11,629 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• 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.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.