CIRCLE OF CARE in SALEM, OH was fined $179,235 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CIRCLE OF CARE (SALEM, OH) — $179,235 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CIRCLE OF CARE in SALEM, OH was fined $179,235 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• 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.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• 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.