CORNERSTONE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in TEXARKANA, TX was fined $39,764 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CORNERSTONE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (TEXARKANA, TX) — $39,764 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CORNERSTONE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in TEXARKANA, TX was fined $39,764 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.


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