Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record
Avir at Schertz
Does Avir at Schertz have a federal violation or abuse history?
According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Avir at Schertz (CCN 676301), in Schertz, TX, has federal inspection findings on its record. CMS currently displays its federal abuse icon for this facility — a flag CMS assigns under its own published methodology for abuse-related citations (deficiency tag F600 and related). In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 24 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity J on CMS's A–L scale, a level CMS classifies as Immediate Jeopardy. The most recent federal survey on file is dated 2024-11-23. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $39,676 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record as published by CMS and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
The Federal Record
CMS has flagged this facility with its federal abuse icon.
Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
Federal abuse icon on file
CMS displays its abuse icon for facilities it has cited for resident abuse under its own published methodology (deficiency tag F600 and related). This is the government's own flag, restated here.
Scope & Severity — current cycle
Civil money penalties on file
$39,676
CMS has $39,676 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.
Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average
This facility: 2 · CMS state average: 2.7
Deficiency timeline — full federal history
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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