SUMMITVIEW REHAB AND HEALTH CENTER in YAKIMA, WA was fined $223,288 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SUMMITVIEW REHAB AND HEALTH CENTER (YAKIMA, WA) — $223,288 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SUMMITVIEW REHAB AND HEALTH CENTER in YAKIMA, WA was fined $223,288 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• 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 care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.