ALLIANCE HEALTH AT ROSEWOOD in PEABODY, MA was fined $8,824 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ALLIANCE HEALTH AT ROSEWOOD (PEABODY, MA) — $8,824 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ALLIANCE HEALTH AT ROSEWOOD in PEABODY, MA was fined $8,824 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


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


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


• 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 food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


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