SISTERSVILLE CENTER in SISTERSVILLE, WV was fined $88,357 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 74 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SISTERSVILLE CENTER (SISTERSVILLE, WV) — $88,357 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SISTERSVILLE CENTER in SISTERSVILLE, WV was fined $88,357 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 74 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• 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.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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