Deficiency Records for West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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?
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 2023-12-07 2023-12-29 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-12-07 2023-12-29 N
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 2023-12-07 2023-12-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-07 2023-12-29 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2023-12-29 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2023-12-29 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2023-12-29 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-08 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-08 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-31 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 2022-09-29 2022-10-31 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-31 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-31 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-30 2022-10-21 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-09-30 2022-10-21 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-03 2021-09-08 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-09-03 2021-09-08 Y
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-28 2021-08-11 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-28 2021-08-11 N
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. Health 2021-07-28 2021-08-11 N
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 2021-07-28 2021-08-11 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2021-06-16 2021-06-25 Y