THE LEV AT SAN ANTONIO in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $174,496 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE LEV AT SAN ANTONIO (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — $174,496 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE LEV AT SAN ANTONIO in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $174,496 by CMS following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


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


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.