Meridian Center in High Point, NC was fined $118,162 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Meridian Center (High Point, NC) — $118,162 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Meridian Center in High Point, NC was fined $118,162 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


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