RIVER CITY CARE CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $23,410 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIVER CITY CARE CENTER (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — $23,410 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIVER CITY CARE CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX was fined $23,410 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


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


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