ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO in SIMSBURY, CT was fined $16,039 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO (SIMSBURY, CT) — $16,039 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO in SIMSBURY, CT was fined $16,039 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


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


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


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


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


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.