CARRIAGE HILL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in FREDERICKSBURG, VA was fined $9,311 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CARRIAGE HILL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER (FREDERICKSBURG, VA) — $9,311 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CARRIAGE HILL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in FREDERICKSBURG, VA was fined $9,311 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.


• 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.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


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