COWETA CARE & REHAB CENTER in COWETA, OK was fined $8,147 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COWETA CARE & REHAB CENTER (COWETA, OK) — $8,147 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COWETA CARE & REHAB CENTER in COWETA, OK was fined $8,147 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.