HUNTINGDON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in HUNTINGDON, TN was fined $52,156 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HUNTINGDON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER (HUNTINGDON, TN) — $52,156 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HUNTINGDON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in HUNTINGDON, TN was fined $52,156 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• 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.