OAKCREST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in AUSTIN, TX was fined $31,959 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAKCREST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (AUSTIN, TX) — $31,959 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAKCREST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in AUSTIN, TX was fined $31,959 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.