CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST in AMHERST, MA was fined $28,915 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST (AMHERST, MA) — $28,915 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST in AMHERST, MA was fined $28,915 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.