COOPERSTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING in COOPERSTOWN, NY was fined $24,586 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COOPERSTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING (COOPERSTOWN, NY) — $24,586 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COOPERSTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING in COOPERSTOWN, NY was fined $24,586 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


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


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


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


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


• 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.