Avir at Mineola in Mineola, TX was fined $29,757 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Avir at Mineola (Mineola, TX) — $29,757 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Avir at Mineola in Mineola, TX was fined $29,757 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.