University Rehabilitation Center in Denton, TX was fined $40,446 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

University Rehabilitation Center (Denton, TX) — $40,446 in CMS Fines

Outcome: University Rehabilitation Center in Denton, TX was fined $40,446 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


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


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• 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.


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


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