Valley View Care and Rehabilitation in Andrews, NC was fined $9,770 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Valley View Care and Rehabilitation (Andrews, NC) — $9,770 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Valley View Care and Rehabilitation in Andrews, NC was fined $9,770 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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 or obtain dental services for each resident.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.