BRIARCLIFF HEALTH CENTER in TYLER, TX was fined $51,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BRIARCLIFF HEALTH CENTER (TYLER, TX) — $51,034 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BRIARCLIFF HEALTH CENTER in TYLER, TX was fined $51,034 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 14 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.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


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


• Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.


• Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.