HAGERSTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER in HAGERSTOWN, MD was fined $8,190 by CMS following 85 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HAGERSTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER (HAGERSTOWN, MD) — $8,190 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HAGERSTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER in HAGERSTOWN, MD was fined $8,190 by CMS following 85 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.