HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN in JOHNSTOWN, PA was fined $10,824 by CMS following 58 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN (JOHNSTOWN, PA) — $10,824 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN in JOHNSTOWN, PA was fined $10,824 by CMS following 58 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• 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.