COLONIAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA was fined $78,455 by CMS following 62 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COLONIAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA) — $78,455 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COLONIAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA was fined $78,455 by CMS following 62 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.


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


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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