Latest reports, citations, and penalties from CMS data
Pouching systems require regular emptying and changing according to manufacturer guidelines and individual resident needs....
These documents serve as critical protections for nursing home residents, ensuring they understand their rights under federal law and facility procedures....
Federal law requires nursing facilities to report any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft within specific timeframes....
Under federal regulations, nursing homes must provide an environment that supports residents' quality of life while ensuring their safety and comfort....
Dawn Anderson, who worked as an in-home healthcare provider, is facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged theft that occurred while she was caring for the elderly victim, according to Michigan State Police....
Medical records serve as the foundation of quality care in nursing facilities....
Facilities must maintain clear pathways, ensure proper lighting, address floor surface issues, and remove or secure items that could cause accidents....
URBANDALE, IA â The Iowa Board of Nursing has issued a warning to a licensed practical nurse following allegations that she misappropriated patient medications from an Urbandale care facility, according to state regulatory records....
The facility reported implementing corrections by December 31, 2025....
Records must be organized, complete, and accessible to authorized providers while remaining protected from unauthorized access....
The deficiency was classified at scope and severity level D, indicating an isolated issue with potential for more than minimal harm to residents....
Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will permanently close its doors after 68 years of operation, as the facility faces an estimated $60 million in infrastructure upgrades that exceed available resources, according to St....
When facilities fail to meet this standard, the consequences can extend throughout every aspect of resident care....
The facility received a scope and severity rating of E, indicating inspectors found a pattern of assessment deficiencies affecting multiple residents....
## Safety Hazards Documented During Investigation The inspection revealed conditions that placed residents at risk of accidents and injuries....
BLYTHE, GA â The owner of a personal care home serving elderly and disabled residents was arrested on felony exploitation charges after state officials were prevented from conducting required safety inspections, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office....
The facility received a Scope/Severity Level D citation under federal tag F0880, indicating isolated instances with potential for significant consequences....
Accurate assessments form the foundation of all resident care in nursing facilities....
Inspectors assigned a scope and severity rating of Level E, indicating a pattern of deficiencies with potential for more than minimal harm....
MEMPHIS, TN â A Memphis nurse practitioner was arrested on March 4, 2026, following a multi-year investigation into allegations she fraudulently billed Tennessee's Medicaid program for patient services while traveling abroad, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation....