East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, NC was fined $66,765 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center (Greenville, NC) — $66,765 in CMS Fines

Outcome: East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, NC was fined $66,765 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• 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.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.