OLD SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in ROANOKE, VA was fined $143,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 129 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OLD SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (ROANOKE, VA) — $143,823 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OLD SOUTHWEST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in ROANOKE, VA was fined $143,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 129 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.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


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


• 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.


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