LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA was fined $7,727 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — $7,727 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA was fined $7,727 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.


• 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.