ROYAL CAPE COD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in BUZZARDS BAY, MA was fined $9,004 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ROYAL CAPE COD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (BUZZARDS BAY, MA) — $9,004 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ROYAL CAPE COD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in BUZZARDS BAY, MA was fined $9,004 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.