CHATHAM HILLS SUBACUTE CARE CENTER in CHATHAM, NJ was fined $14,521 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHATHAM HILLS SUBACUTE CARE CENTER (CHATHAM, NJ) — $14,521 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHATHAM HILLS SUBACUTE CARE CENTER in CHATHAM, NJ was fined $14,521 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.