HERITAGE CENTER in HUNTINGTON, WV was fined $91,520 by CMS following 77 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HERITAGE CENTER (HUNTINGTON, WV) — $91,520 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HERITAGE CENTER in HUNTINGTON, WV was fined $91,520 by CMS following 77 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


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


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.