RIDGEWAY REHAB CENTER in CATONSVILLE, MD was fined $37,805 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIDGEWAY REHAB CENTER (CATONSVILLE, MD) — $37,805 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIDGEWAY REHAB CENTER in CATONSVILLE, MD was fined $37,805 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• 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.


• 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.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


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


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.