ARISTACARE AT CHERRY HILL in CHERRY HILL, NJ was fined $4,194 by CMS following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ARISTACARE AT CHERRY HILL (CHERRY HILL, NJ) — $4,194 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ARISTACARE AT CHERRY HILL in CHERRY HILL, NJ was fined $4,194 by CMS following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• 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.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.