Beltline Healthcare Center in Garland, TX was fined $301,580 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Beltline Healthcare Center (Garland, TX) — $301,580 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Beltline Healthcare Center in Garland, TX was fined $301,580 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


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


• Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.


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