WESTMINSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER in WESTMINSTER, MD was fined $63,681 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WESTMINSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER (WESTMINSTER, MD) — $63,681 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WESTMINSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER in WESTMINSTER, MD was fined $63,681 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 68 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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