CHESAPEAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CHESAPEAKE, VA was fined $24,577 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHESAPEAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (CHESAPEAKE, VA) — $24,577 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHESAPEAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CHESAPEAKE, VA was fined $24,577 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


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


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


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


• 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, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.