LAWRENCE REHAB & HCC/THE MEADOWS AT LAWRENCE in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ was fined $26,685 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAWRENCE REHAB & HCC/THE MEADOWS AT LAWRENCE (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) — $26,685 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAWRENCE REHAB & HCC/THE MEADOWS AT LAWRENCE in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ was fined $26,685 by CMS following 32 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.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.