REGENCY WENATCHEE REHABILIATION & NURSING CENTER in WENATCHEE, WA was fined $15,935 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

REGENCY WENATCHEE REHABILIATION & NURSING CENTER (WENATCHEE, WA) — $15,935 in CMS Fines

Outcome: REGENCY WENATCHEE REHABILIATION & NURSING CENTER in WENATCHEE, WA was fined $15,935 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


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


• 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.


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.