IVORY WELLNESS CENTER in NORRISTOWN, PA was fined $25,324 by CMS following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

IVORY WELLNESS CENTER (NORRISTOWN, PA) — $25,324 in CMS Fines

Outcome: IVORY WELLNESS CENTER in NORRISTOWN, PA was fined $25,324 by CMS following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.


• 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.


• 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 activities to meet all resident's needs.


• 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.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.