Country Care Manor in La Vernia, TX was fined $24,376 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Country Care Manor (La Vernia, TX) — $24,376 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Country Care Manor in La Vernia, TX was fined $24,376 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


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


• Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.


• 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.