Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lumberton, TX was fined $74,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Lumberton, TX) — $74,823 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lumberton, TX was fined $74,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.