Latest reports, citations, and penalties from CMS data
BERLIN, VERMONT â A licensed practical nurse formerly employed at Central Vermont Medical Center has been charged with felony drug diversion after allegedly taking controlled substances intended for patients over a 10-month period, according to the Vermont Attorney General's Office....
## Understanding Treatment Order Compliance Medical treatment orders serve as the foundational framework for nursing home care delivery....
Professional standards require facilities to maintain systematic processes for evaluating resident needs and developing appropriate care strategies....
MEMPHIS, TN â A Memphis nurse practitioner was taken into custody on March 4, 2026, facing 23 counts of TennCare fraud and one count of theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation....
The facility received a Level J deficiency classification under federal tag F0684, indicating isolated but immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety....
The **immediate jeopardy** designation represents the highest level of concern in nursing home oversight....
Delayed care planning can result in missed interventions, medication errors, inadequate therapy services, or failure to implement necessary safety precautions....
EVERETT, WA â South Pointe Assisted Living on 4th Avenue West evacuated all residents late Monday night after an HVAC system in the building's attic caught fire, according to the Everett Fire Department....
This was one of 32 deficiencies identified during the survey....
Respiratory care encompasses critical interventions including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and monitoring of breathing patterns....
Food safety regulations in long-term care facilities exist to protect one of the most vulnerable populations from preventable illness....
â The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a request for information seeking public feedback on potential regulatory changes aimed at combating healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse across federal health programs, according to the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy....
While inspectors documented no actual harm occurred, the violations carried potential for more than minimal harm to residents....
The violation represents a systemic issue in the facility's medication management practices rather than an isolated incident....
The citation reflects a systematic failure in the facility's protective oversight systems rather than an isolated incident....
MEMPHIS, TN â A Memphis nurse practitioner has been arrested on charges of defrauding Tennessee's Medicaid program after state investigators determined she billed for patient services while traveling outside the United States, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation....
The violations extended to medication labeling practices....
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Federal health inspectors documented care plan implementation failures at a local nursing home during a routine inspection in January 2026....
## Incomplete Care Plans Documented The inspection revealed that Betty Dare Wellness did not establish comprehensive care plans that met all resident needs....
EAU CLAIRE, WI â An assisted living facility serving 51 residents is shutting down after state regulators revoked its operating license following years of compliance failures, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services....