Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harlan, KY was fined $10,868 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center (Harlan, KY) — $10,868 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harlan, KY was fined $10,868 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


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


• Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.


• 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.