THE ROWLAND in COVINA, CA was fined $30,421 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE ROWLAND (COVINA, CA) — $30,421 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE ROWLAND in COVINA, CA was fined $30,421 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• 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.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• 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 appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


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