MAPLEWOOD CENTER in AMESBURY, MA was fined $226,445 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MAPLEWOOD CENTER (AMESBURY, MA) — $226,445 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MAPLEWOOD CENTER in AMESBURY, MA was fined $226,445 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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