THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT CHITTENANGO in CHITTENANGO, NY was fined $16,448 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT CHITTENANGO (CHITTENANGO, NY) — $16,448 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT CHITTENANGO in CHITTENANGO, NY was fined $16,448 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


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


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


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


• 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.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.