WEST CHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in WEST CHESTER, PA was fined $83,889 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WEST CHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (WEST CHESTER, PA) — $83,889 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WEST CHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in WEST CHESTER, PA was fined $83,889 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 40 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.


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


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


• 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.


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


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.