LIBERTY RIDGE HEALTH & REHAB in LYNCHBURG, VA was fined $10,033 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LIBERTY RIDGE HEALTH & REHAB (LYNCHBURG, VA) — $10,033 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LIBERTY RIDGE HEALTH & REHAB in LYNCHBURG, VA was fined $10,033 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• 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 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.


• 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.