WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in WATSONTOWN, PA was fined $29,208 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (WATSONTOWN, PA) — $29,208 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in WATSONTOWN, PA was fined $29,208 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• 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.


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• Provide appropriate foot care.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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