RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CURWENSVILLE, PA was fined $38,798 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (CURWENSVILLE, PA) — $38,798 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CURWENSVILLE, PA was fined $38,798 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.