NORTHEAST CTR FOR REHABILITATION AND BRAIN INJURY in LAKE KATRINE, NY was fined $25,435 by CMS following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTHEAST CTR FOR REHABILITATION AND BRAIN INJURY (LAKE KATRINE, NY) — $25,435 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTHEAST CTR FOR REHABILITATION AND BRAIN INJURY in LAKE KATRINE, NY was fined $25,435 by CMS following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


• 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.


• 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.


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