Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in MOUNT VERNON, TX was fined $29,381 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation (MOUNT VERNON, TX) — $29,381 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in MOUNT VERNON, TX was fined $29,381 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• 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.


• 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.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.


• Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.