KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, PA was fined $8,018 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT NEW CASTLE (NEW CASTLE, PA) — $8,018 in CMS Fines

Outcome: KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, PA was fined $8,018 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


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


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


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• 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.