BERKSHIRE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in WEST BABYLON, NY was fined $44,292 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BERKSHIRE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (WEST BABYLON, NY) — $44,292 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BERKSHIRE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in WEST BABYLON, NY was fined $44,292 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• 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.