SLIGO CREEK HEALTHCARE in TAKOMA PARK, MD was fined $12,740 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SLIGO CREEK HEALTHCARE (TAKOMA PARK, MD) — $12,740 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SLIGO CREEK HEALTHCARE in TAKOMA PARK, MD was fined $12,740 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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