BRIGHTWOOD CENTER in FOLLANSBEE, WV was fined $65,274 by CMS following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BRIGHTWOOD CENTER (FOLLANSBEE, WV) — $65,274 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BRIGHTWOOD CENTER in FOLLANSBEE, WV was fined $65,274 by CMS following 50 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.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


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


• 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.


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


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.