Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh, NC was fined $72,855 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center (Raleigh, NC) — $72,855 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh, NC was fined $72,855 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 15 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.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.