Mullican Care Center in Savoy, TX was fined $5,159 by CMS following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Mullican Care Center (Savoy, TX) — $5,159 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Mullican Care Center in Savoy, TX was fined $5,159 by CMS following 43 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.


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


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


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


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.