MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER in MARGARETVILLE, NY was fined $8,512 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER (MARGARETVILLE, NY) — $8,512 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER in MARGARETVILLE, NY was fined $8,512 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.