Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC was fined $76,381 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Monroe Rehabilitation Center (Monroe, NC) — $76,381 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC was fined $76,381 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 32 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.


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


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


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


• 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.