SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER in WOOSTER, OH was fined $42,777 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER (WOOSTER, OH) — $42,777 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SMITHVILLE WESTERN CARE CENTER in WOOSTER, OH was fined $42,777 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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 pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.