KEYSTONE CENTER in LEOMINSTER, MA was fined $33,476 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

KEYSTONE CENTER (LEOMINSTER, MA) — $33,476 in CMS Fines

Outcome: KEYSTONE CENTER in LEOMINSTER, MA was fined $33,476 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• 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.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• 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.


• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.