THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE in ROCKVILLE, MD was fined $17,345 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE (ROCKVILLE, MD) — $17,345 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE in ROCKVILLE, MD was fined $17,345 by CMS following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.


• Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.


• 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.


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


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