EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC in NEWARK, DE was fined $29,309 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC (NEWARK, DE) — $29,309 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC in NEWARK, DE was fined $29,309 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


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


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.