CHAUTAUQUA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in DUNKIRK, NY was fined $8,926 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHAUTAUQUA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (DUNKIRK, NY) — $8,926 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHAUTAUQUA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in DUNKIRK, NY was fined $8,926 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


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


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


• Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• 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.