Pasadena Post Acute in Pasadena, TX was fined $27,254 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Pasadena Post Acute (Pasadena, TX) — $27,254 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Pasadena Post Acute in Pasadena, TX was fined $27,254 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the 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.


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


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


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


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.