Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Examination FY21

… 221,486$ Adjustments to Secondary Patient Care Costs 2 To reflect verified food cost per day 7,171$ 3 To reflect verified benefits expense and benefits allocation (1,873) $ …

… 911,398$ Adjustments to Support Service Costs 2 To reflect verified food cost per day (7,171)$ 3 To reflect verified benefits expense and benefits allocation (1,065) …

… the recommendations. Finding 21-02 Adjustment Number(s) Impacted: 2 Condition: The provider improperly calculated the food expense reclassification. Criteria: Cause: Management included estimated food cost per day in the food expense reclas …

… The provider improperly calculated the food expense reclassification. Criteria: Cause: Management included estimated food cost per day in the food expense reclassification as opposed to verified, actual infor mation. Effect: Recommendation …

… calculated the food expense reclassification. Criteria: Cause: Management included estimated food cost per day in the food expense reclassification as opposed to verified, actual infor mation. Effect: Recommendation: Management should utili …

… structions for Nursing Facilities provides descriptions, by cost center line, on the appropriate grouping of expense. Food expenditures should be grouped to the secondary cost center. Management's Response: Provider Reimbursement Manual 1 …

… and routine, and ancillary cost centers are overstated. Management's Response: Management improperly calculated the food expense reclassification, resulting in a compliance finding. The calculated reimbursement rate submitted on the cost …