NORWALK CARE CENTER in NORWALK, CT was fined $198,225 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORWALK CARE CENTER (NORWALK, CT) — $198,225 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORWALK CARE CENTER in NORWALK, CT was fined $198,225 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


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


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


• 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.


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