NIGHTINGALE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in ERIE, PA was fined $6,292 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NIGHTINGALE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (ERIE, PA) — $6,292 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NIGHTINGALE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in ERIE, PA was fined $6,292 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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


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


• 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.