TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION in TOPEKA, KS was fined $243,033 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION (TOPEKA, KS) — $243,033 in CMS Fines

Outcome: TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION in TOPEKA, KS was fined $243,033 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 45 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.