Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash, NC was fined $186,707 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Brunswick Health & Rehab Center (Ash, NC) — $186,707 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash, NC was fined $186,707 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• 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.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


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