MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE in MAYWOOD, CA was fined $37,385 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE (MAYWOOD, CA) — $37,385 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MAYWOOD SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE in MAYWOOD, CA was fined $37,385 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


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


• 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.


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


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