Lawrence Street Health Care Center in Tomball, TX was fined $12,740 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Lawrence Street Health Care Center (Tomball, TX) — $12,740 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Lawrence Street Health Care Center in Tomball, TX was fined $12,740 by CMS following 12 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.


• 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.


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


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.


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


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


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.