ANNANDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER in ANNANDALE, VA was fined $90,896 by CMS following 61 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ANNANDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER (ANNANDALE, VA) — $90,896 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ANNANDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER in ANNANDALE, VA was fined $90,896 by CMS following 61 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


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


• 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.


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


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted