CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in LUFKIN, TX was fined $38,771 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (LUFKIN, TX) — $38,771 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CASTLE PINES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in LUFKIN, TX was fined $38,771 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.