NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $39,165 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — $39,165 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $39,165 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.