BETSY ROSS REHABILITATION CENTER, INC in ROME, NY was fined $32,254 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BETSY ROSS REHABILITATION CENTER, INC (ROME, NY) — $32,254 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BETSY ROSS REHABILITATION CENTER, INC in ROME, NY was fined $32,254 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.


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