Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation in QUITMAN, TX was fined $39,049 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation (QUITMAN, TX) — $39,049 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation in QUITMAN, TX was fined $39,049 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.


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


• 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.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.