BUCKNER WESTMINSTER PLACE in LONGVIEW, TX was fined $29,716 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BUCKNER WESTMINSTER PLACE (LONGVIEW, TX) — $29,716 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BUCKNER WESTMINSTER PLACE in LONGVIEW, TX was fined $29,716 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• 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.


• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.


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


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.