ASHFORD HALL in IRVING, TX was fined $285,320 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ASHFORD HALL (IRVING, TX) — $285,320 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ASHFORD HALL in IRVING, TX was fined $285,320 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


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


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


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