Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, NC was fined $284,007 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Mint Hill, NC) — $284,007 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, NC was fined $284,007 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.