Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Levelland, TX was fined $12,740 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation (Levelland, TX) — $12,740 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Levelland, TX was fined $12,740 by CMS following 33 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.


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.