ISABELLA GERIATRIC CENTER INC in NEW YORK, NY was fined $12,735 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ISABELLA GERIATRIC CENTER INC (NEW YORK, NY) — $12,735 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ISABELLA GERIATRIC CENTER INC in NEW YORK, NY was fined $12,735 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


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


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


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