LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT in LAURELDALE, PA was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT (LAURELDALE, PA) — $16,036 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT in LAURELDALE, PA was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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