LAUREL LAKES REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER in CHAMBERSBURG, PA was fined $224,602 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAUREL LAKES REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (CHAMBERSBURG, PA) — $224,602 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAUREL LAKES REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER in CHAMBERSBURG, PA was fined $224,602 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


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


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• 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.