The Greens at Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce in Pinehurst, NC was fined $41,844 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Greens at Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce (Pinehurst, NC) — $41,844 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Greens at Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce in Pinehurst, NC was fined $41,844 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


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


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


• 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.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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