Mission Ridge Rehab & Nursing Center in Refugio, TX was fined $23,373 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Mission Ridge Rehab & Nursing Center (Refugio, TX) — $23,373 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Mission Ridge Rehab & Nursing Center in Refugio, TX was fined $23,373 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


• 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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