THE PINES AT UTICA CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB in UTICA, NY was fined $8,788 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE PINES AT UTICA CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB (UTICA, NY) — $8,788 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE PINES AT UTICA CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB in UTICA, NY was fined $8,788 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


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


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


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


• 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.


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