Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, SC was fined $51,803 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center (Columbia, SC) — $51,803 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, SC was fined $51,803 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• 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.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.


• Keep all essential equipment working safely.