WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MESQUITE, TX was fined $94,394 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (MESQUITE, TX) — $94,394 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MESQUITE, TX was fined $94,394 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 29 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.


• 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.


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


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


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


• 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.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.