BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER in BETHEL, CT was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER (BETHEL, CT) — $16,036 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER in BETHEL, CT was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 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 the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• 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.


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


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


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.