AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE in CENTERVILLE, IN was fined $42,078 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE (CENTERVILLE, IN) — $42,078 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE in CENTERVILLE, IN was fined $42,078 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


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


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.