AVIR AT LANCASTER in Lancaster, TX was fined $39,757 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVIR AT LANCASTER (Lancaster, TX) — $39,757 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVIR AT LANCASTER in Lancaster, TX was fined $39,757 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.


• Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.


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


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• 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.


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.