THE BUCKINGHAM in HOUSTON, TX was fined $87,456 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE BUCKINGHAM (HOUSTON, TX) — $87,456 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE BUCKINGHAM in HOUSTON, TX was fined $87,456 by CMS across 13 separate penalties following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• 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.