PACIFIC GARDENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in FRESNO, CA was fined $30,654 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PACIFIC GARDENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (FRESNO, CA) — $30,654 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PACIFIC GARDENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in FRESNO, CA was fined $30,654 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source


• 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 request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• 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.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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


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


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