Songbird Lodge in Brownwood, TX was fined $10,210 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Songbird Lodge (Brownwood, TX) — $10,210 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Songbird Lodge in Brownwood, TX was fined $10,210 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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 nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.


• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.