ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in MUNHALL, PA was fined $18,962 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (MUNHALL, PA) — $18,962 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in MUNHALL, PA was fined $18,962 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.