North Star Ranch Rehabilitation and Health Care Ce in Bonham, TX was fined $278,005 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

North Star Ranch Rehabilitation and Health Care Ce (Bonham, TX) — $278,005 in CMS Fines

Outcome: North Star Ranch Rehabilitation and Health Care Ce in Bonham, TX was fined $278,005 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


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


• Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.


• Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.


• 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.


• 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.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.