LAREDO SOUTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LAREDO, TX was fined $8,021 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAREDO SOUTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (LAREDO, TX) — $8,021 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAREDO SOUTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LAREDO, TX was fined $8,021 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


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


• 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.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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