THE HEIGHTS AT MEDICAL CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $22,052 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 46 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE HEIGHTS AT MEDICAL CENTER (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — $22,052 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE HEIGHTS AT MEDICAL CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $22,052 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 46 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• 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.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


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