ARLINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in ARLINGTON, WA was fined $200,328 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ARLINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (ARLINGTON, WA) — $200,328 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ARLINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in ARLINGTON, WA was fined $200,328 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


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


• 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.


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


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


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


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


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