PARK TERRACE CARE CENTER in CORONA, NY was fined $50,861 by CMS across 12 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PARK TERRACE CARE CENTER (CORONA, NY) — $50,861 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PARK TERRACE CARE CENTER in CORONA, NY was fined $50,861 by CMS across 12 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


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


• 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.


• 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.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


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