The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge in Blowing Rock, NC was fined $17,114 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge (Blowing Rock, NC) — $17,114 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge in Blowing Rock, NC was fined $17,114 by CMS following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• 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.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.