River Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC was fined $139,071 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation (Asheville, NC) — $139,071 in CMS Fines

Outcome: River Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC was fined $139,071 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


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


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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.