EVERETT CENTER in EVERETT, WA was fined $378,252 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EVERETT CENTER (EVERETT, WA) — $378,252 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EVERETT CENTER in EVERETT, WA was fined $378,252 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


• 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.


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


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities