VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in DEL RIO, TX was fined $321,278 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (DEL RIO, TX) — $321,278 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in DEL RIO, TX was fined $321,278 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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.


• 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.


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


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