SEAFORD CENTER in SEAFORD, DE was fined $192,384 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SEAFORD CENTER (SEAFORD, DE) — $192,384 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SEAFORD CENTER in SEAFORD, DE was fined $192,384 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.


• 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.