CLARKSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER in CLARKSBURG, WV was fined $10,036 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CLARKSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER (CLARKSBURG, WV) — $10,036 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CLARKSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER in CLARKSBURG, WV was fined $10,036 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


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


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


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


• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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