Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC was fined $53,176 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center (Charlotte, NC) — $53,176 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC was fined $53,176 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• 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.


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


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


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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