Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo, TX was fined $9,692 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home (Amarillo, TX) — $9,692 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo, TX was fined $9,692 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• 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.