MILFORD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MILFORD, PA was fined $61,593 by CMS following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MILFORD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (MILFORD, PA) — $61,593 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MILFORD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MILFORD, PA was fined $61,593 by CMS following 60 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


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


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.