St. John's Health Care Corporation in Rochester, NY was fined $141,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

St. John's Health Care Corporation (Rochester, NY) — $141,034 in CMS Fines

Outcome: St. John's Health Care Corporation in Rochester, NY was fined $141,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 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.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.