THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT GUILDERLAND in ALTAMONT, NY was fined $40,937 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT GUILDERLAND (ALTAMONT, NY) — $40,937 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT GUILDERLAND in ALTAMONT, NY was fined $40,937 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.


• Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.


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


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.