Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, TX was fined $55,760 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation (Lancaster, TX) — $55,760 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, TX was fined $55,760 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


• 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.


• 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.


• Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).