Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC was fined $7,901 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Wilmington, NC) — $7,901 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC was fined $7,901 by CMS following 27 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


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


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


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


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