EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in COLUMBUS, OH was fined $303,582 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (COLUMBUS, OH) — $303,582 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in COLUMBUS, OH was fined $303,582 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 50 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.


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


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.