REHABILITATION CENTER AT JEFFERSON HILLS, THE in JEFFERSON HILLS, PA was fined $8,281 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

REHABILITATION CENTER AT JEFFERSON HILLS, THE (JEFFERSON HILLS, PA) — $8,281 in CMS Fines

Outcome: REHABILITATION CENTER AT JEFFERSON HILLS, THE in JEFFERSON HILLS, PA was fined $8,281 by CMS following 26 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.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.