ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in RENSSELAER, NY was fined $31,815 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (RENSSELAER, NY) — $31,815 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in RENSSELAER, NY was fined $31,815 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• 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.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted