MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WALTHAM, MA was fined $195,559 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (WALTHAM, MA) — $195,559 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MEADOW GREEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WALTHAM, MA was fined $195,559 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


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


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


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


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• 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.