NORTHBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER in WILLITS, CA was fined $12,545 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTHBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER (WILLITS, CA) — $12,545 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTHBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER in WILLITS, CA was fined $12,545 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 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.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.