Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Elizabeth City, NC was fined $16,720 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Elizabeth City, NC) — $16,720 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Elizabeth City, NC was fined $16,720 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.