Willow Ridge Of NC in Rutherfordton, NC was fined $146,939 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Willow Ridge Of NC (Rutherfordton, NC) — $146,939 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Willow Ridge Of NC in Rutherfordton, NC was fined $146,939 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• 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.


• 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.


• Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.