LLANO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LLANO, TX was fined $40,170 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LLANO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (LLANO, TX) — $40,170 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LLANO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LLANO, TX was fined $40,170 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.


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


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.