Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA was fined $38,213 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 89 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cedar Pine Post Acute (PASADENA, CA) — $38,213 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA was fined $38,213 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 89 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.