ST CATHERINE OF SIENA in CALDWELL, NJ was fined $16,171 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA (CALDWELL, NJ) — $16,171 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST CATHERINE OF SIENA in CALDWELL, NJ was fined $16,171 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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


• Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.


• Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.


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