FARWELL CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in FARWELL, TX was fined $54,337 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FARWELL CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (FARWELL, TX) — $54,337 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FARWELL CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in FARWELL, TX was fined $54,337 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


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