INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in INDEPENDENCE, OR was fined $69,876 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER (INDEPENDENCE, OR) — $69,876 in CMS Fines

Outcome: INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in INDEPENDENCE, OR was fined $69,876 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


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


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


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.