VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD in NEW BEDFORD, MA was fined $9,318 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD (NEW BEDFORD, MA) — $9,318 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD in NEW BEDFORD, MA was fined $9,318 by CMS following 31 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.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


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


• 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.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.