TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE AUTUMN GROVE CARE CENTER in HARRISVILLE, PA was fined $179,218 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE AUTUMN GROVE CARE CENTER (HARRISVILLE, PA) — $179,218 in CMS Fines

Outcome: TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE AUTUMN GROVE CARE CENTER in HARRISVILLE, PA was fined $179,218 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.