BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in SOUTH BEND, IN was fined $10,839 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER (SOUTH BEND, IN) — $10,839 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in SOUTH BEND, IN was fined $10,839 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


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


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.