James L West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth, TX was fined $63,236 by CMS across 9 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

James L West Center for Dementia Care (Fort Worth, TX) — $63,236 in CMS Fines

Outcome: James L West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth, TX was fined $63,236 by CMS across 9 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


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


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.