Matthews Health & Rehab Center in Matthews, NC was fined $82,703 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Matthews Health & Rehab Center (Matthews, NC) — $82,703 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Matthews Health & Rehab Center in Matthews, NC was fined $82,703 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.