PEARSALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PEARSALL, TX was fined $21,530 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PEARSALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PEARSALL, TX) — $21,530 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PEARSALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PEARSALL, TX was fined $21,530 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.