THE HEIGHTS OF NORTH HOUSTON in HOUSTON, TX was fined $39,207 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE HEIGHTS OF NORTH HOUSTON (HOUSTON, TX) — $39,207 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE HEIGHTS OF NORTH HOUSTON in HOUSTON, TX was fined $39,207 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


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


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