HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $53,339 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA (BELLINGHAM, WA) — $53,339 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $53,339 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• 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.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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 nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.