WHITEHALL REHAB & NURSING in CROCKETT, TX was fined $77,342 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WHITEHALL REHAB & NURSING (CROCKETT, TX) — $77,342 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WHITEHALL REHAB & NURSING in CROCKETT, TX was fined $77,342 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.


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


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


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


• 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.