Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rutland, VT was fined $32,708 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (Rutland, VT) — $32,708 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rutland, VT was fined $32,708 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 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.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


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


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.