CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER in RANDALLSTOWN, MD was fined $13,247 by CMS following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER (RANDALLSTOWN, MD) — $13,247 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER in RANDALLSTOWN, MD was fined $13,247 by CMS following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.