BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE in CHESTER, PA was fined $89,766 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE (CHESTER, PA) — $89,766 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE in CHESTER, PA was fined $89,766 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.