Princeton Health & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM was fined $74,897 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Princeton Health & Rehabilitation (Albuquerque, NM) — $74,897 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Princeton Health & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM was fined $74,897 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.