PAHRUMP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PAHRUMP, NV was fined $40,427 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PAHRUMP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PAHRUMP, NV) — $40,427 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PAHRUMP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PAHRUMP, NV was fined $40,427 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.