Deficiency Records for Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2023-01-06 2023-01-09 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-01-06 2023-01-09 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-01-06 2023-01-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-06 2023-01-09 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-01-26 2022-02-09 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-01-26 2022-02-09 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-26 2022-02-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-01-07 2022-01-08 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-01-07 2022-01-08 Y
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. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-08 Y
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2021-10-19 2021-10-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-10 2020-01-10 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-10 2020-01-10 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-13 2019-12-14 N