Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC was fined $5,597 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Central Continuing Care (Mount Airy, NC) — $5,597 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC was fined $5,597 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.