RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER in SHENANDOAH, PA was fined $346,725 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER (SHENANDOAH, PA) — $346,725 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER in SHENANDOAH, PA was fined $346,725 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• 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.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


• Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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