Facility profile · CCN 175274
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
58 federal citations on record , including 5 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $84,501.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202658
Total citations
24
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$84,501
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
58 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| Jun 19, 2023 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 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 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 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 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F625 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Dec 13, 2022 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard |
| Apr 22, 2021 | 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 |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 5 civil money penalties totaling $84,501 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,055 | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 | — |
| May 31, 2023 | Fine | $22,425 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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