CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND in ASHLAND, OH was fined $26,685 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND (ASHLAND, OH) — $26,685 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND in ASHLAND, OH was fined $26,685 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.