SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE in SWANTON, OH was fined $28,610 by CMS following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE (SWANTON, OH) — $28,610 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SWANTON VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE in SWANTON, OH was fined $28,610 by CMS following 39 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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• 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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.


• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.