BURLINGTON HOUSE REHAB & ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER in CINCINNATI, OH was fined $85,205 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BURLINGTON HOUSE REHAB & ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER (CINCINNATI, OH) — $85,205 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BURLINGTON HOUSE REHAB & ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER in CINCINNATI, OH was fined $85,205 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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