ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $52,574 by CMS following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA (BELLINGHAM, WA) — $52,574 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $52,574 by CMS following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• 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.


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


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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.