Warsaw Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Warsaw, NC was fined $43,924 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Warsaw Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Warsaw, NC) — $43,924 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Warsaw Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Warsaw, NC was fined $43,924 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.