CARRINGTON PLACE OF TAPPAHANNOCK in TAPPAHANNOCK, VA was fined $31,445 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CARRINGTON PLACE OF TAPPAHANNOCK (TAPPAHANNOCK, VA) — $31,445 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CARRINGTON PLACE OF TAPPAHANNOCK in TAPPAHANNOCK, VA was fined $31,445 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


• Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• 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.