Facility profile · CCN 366264
Brewster Convalescent Center
30 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $62,113.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202630
Total citations
18
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$62,113
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
30 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Dec 28, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Dec 28, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Dec 28, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| Dec 28, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| Oct 6, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2023 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Jul 26, 2021 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $62,113 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 46 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | Fine | $62,113 | — |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | Sep 22, 2023 · 46 days |
About this record
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