GREEN HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING in NASHVILLE, TN was fined $16,801 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GREEN HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING (NASHVILLE, TN) — $16,801 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GREEN HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING in NASHVILLE, TN was fined $16,801 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 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.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


• 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.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.