SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in GLOUCESTER, MA was fined $34,808 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (GLOUCESTER, MA) — $34,808 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in GLOUCESTER, MA was fined $34,808 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


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