VALLEY MANOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in COOPERSBURG, PA was fined $17,461 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VALLEY MANOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (COOPERSBURG, PA) — $17,461 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VALLEY MANOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in COOPERSBURG, PA was fined $17,461 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


• 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.


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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