F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving
abuse, neglect, including injuries of unknown source were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours
after the allegation was made for 1 of 4 Residents (Resident #1) whose records were reviewed for
suspicious injuries. The facility failed to report an injury of unknown injury to HHSC when Resident #1 was
noted with bruising to right temple and was sent out to the hospital on 9/2/25 about 11:30 PM. This deficient
practice could place the residents at risk for further abuse or neglect.The findings were: Review of Resident
#1's face sheet, dated 9/25/25, revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Cerebral Infarction (Stroke) and Unspecified Dementia (often indicating a decline in cognitive function
without a clear underlying cause). Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/10/25,
revealed her BIMS score was 4 out of 10 reflective of severe cognitive impairment. Further review revealed
she had disorganized thinking, inattention and had hemiplegia. Review of Resident #1's Care Plan, revised
9/4/25, revealed she hadImpaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes r/t
Alzheimer's-AEB taking self to bathroom, not usingcall light for assistance, ambulates by holding on to side
rail on wall. Interventions included Engage the resident in simple, structured activities that avoid overly
demandingtasks. Keep the resident's, routine consistent and try to provide consistent care givers as much
as possible in order to decrease confusion. Use task segmentation to support short term memory
deficits.The resident has a communication problem r/t Alzheimer's/ Dementia. Interventions included
Anticipate and meet needs. Be conscious of resident position when in groups, activities, dining room to
promote proper communication with others. Ensure/provide a safe environment: Call light in reach,
Adequate low glare light, Bed in lowest position and wheels locked, Avoid isolation.The resident has an
ADL Self Care Performance Deficit- HX of bumping into furniture in room when reaching for items
(closet/bedside table/window frame). Interventions included Bed Mobility: supervision as needed. Toileting:
supervision as needed. Walking: provide supervision as needed.The resident has a bruise to right temple.
Interventions included Identify potential causative factors and eliminate/resolve when possible. Monitor
location, size of bruise. Report abnormalities to MD.Resident resides in the Secure Care Unit, related to
diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's and risk for elopement. Disease Process, disoriented to place,
Interventions included Admit to Secure Care unit per MD orders. Involve resident in daily activities designed
for Secure Care Unit. Notify MD of any changes. Review of Radiology report dated 9/2/25 revealed the
views of Resident #1's face/orbits were taken and there was no obvious fracture or destructive bony
process was apparent. Impression: The plain films of the face are limited in detection of nondepressed
facial and orbital features. If there is significant clinical concern for facial fracture, then CT evaluation should
be obtained for better evaluation. Review of hospital report dated 9/4/25 revealed Resident #1 presented to
the emergency department for evaluation of
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455444
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center
5756 N Knoll Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
worsening hematoma (closed wound where blood collects and fills a space inside your body because it
can't flow or drain out) on the right side of her head and periorbital ecchymosis (describes bruising and
discoloration around a person's eyes that resemble the dark circles around a raccoon's eyes). Further
review revealed Impression:Moderate right anterolateral frontal scalp contusion/hematoma without
underlying calvarial fracture.Focal recent extra-axial hemorrhage along the right convexity measuring 5 mm
in thickness.Very thin posterior parafalcine subdural hematoma measuring 3 mm with suspected very slight
involvement of the right cerebral tentorium. Suspect of 2 mm of leftward midline shift.Mild right-sided facial
and preorbital soft tissue swelling.No acute facial bone fracture.No acute cervical spine fracture or
dislocation. Observation and interview on 9/23/25 at 11:35 AM revealed Resident #1 was sitting at a table
in the therapy room drinking coffee. Resident #1 easily engaged in conversation and stated she was doing
fine. There were no noted visible bruising on Resident #1. Interview with ST A revealed Resident #1 was on
their caseload r/t cognition and they were providing swallow training. ST A stated Resident #1 needed
reminders to slow down when eating and drinking fluids. Interview on 9/23/25 at 11:45 AM with PTA B
revealed Resident #1 was on their caseload for balance and gait training. Interview on 9/23/25 at 11:50 AM
with the ADON and DON revealed on 9/2/25 during shift change the morning nurse reported Resident #1
had bruising to her left hand and right temporal area. She stated Resident #1 was unable to state what
happened but denied any pain. The ADON stated Resident #1 ambulated independently, however, her gait
was unsteady and would hold on to the rail while walking down the hall. The ADON stated she reviewed
Resident #1's chart and it revealed she had a blood draw on 8/19/25 and thought that was probably why
she had the bruise on her left hand. The DON stated the bruise was in the healing stages, yellow and
greenish. She stated X-rays were completed with no findings. The ADON stated she reported the incident to
the DON right after she learned about Resident #1's condition. She stated they did not know what
happened. When asked who reported Resident #1's condition to the ADM, she looked at the DON. The
DON stated they would have reported the incident the following day during their morning meeting. Surveyor
asked when should a resident's change of condition be reported to the ADM? The DON stated right away
so the ADM was aware and could report the incident to the State within the required time-frame. The DON
stated it was either 2 hours or 24 hours. The DON stated it was important to report any changes and
injuries of unknown origin to prevent further abuse. Interview on 9/23/25 at 12:20 PM with Resident #1's
MD revealed he received a call regarding Resident #1's bruising on the temple. He stated staff followed
protocol to monitor for any changes. He stated it was difficult to say what happened because Resident #1
was not able to state what happened but he suspected she had an unwitnessed fall. He stated staff
monitored and later reported the bruise had become worse so he provided an order to send Resident #1 to
the hospital. Interview on 9/23/25 at 2:01 PM with the ADM revealed an allegation of abuse or neglect or
injury of unknown origin should be reported to HHSC within two hours per regulation. She stated she
reported Resident #1's bruising within the two hours after she learned of the findings. The ADM stated staff
was to report the findings to her right away regardless of the time and did not report to her until the
following day. The ADM stated she talked to the DON about reporting the findings to her right away and
completed an in-service with nursing staff. The ADM stated it was important that all allegations of abuse or
neglect including suspicious injuries to prevent further abuse.Telephone interview on 9/23/25 at 4:18 PM
with LVN C revealed during morning shift change the night nurse reported she noted a bruise on Resident
#1's left hand and right temple. She stated she did not get any other details from the night nurse. LVN C
stated she assessed Resident #1 and also noted a fading bruise to her left hand and a purple bruise about
an inch in diameter on the right temple. She stated
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455444
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center
5756 N Knoll Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
she did not note any other skin issues. She stated she called the MD, talked to the family member and
reported the findings to the ADON/DON. LVN C stated anyone could report the findings to the ADM. LVN C
stated the MD ordered X-rays. LVN C stated Resident #1 was her usual self throughout the day; she was
ambulating on her own, liked to sit at the end of the halls and she would ask for snacks. LVN C also stated
Resident #1 could be a finicky eater and was on baseline as well in this area. She stated the only change
was the bruise on the right temple expanded and exceeded the temporal area; she commented It was
lower. LVN C stated she worked the following day and noted Resident #1 was still at baseline, but the bruise
around the temporal area was a dark red/purple and larger. She stated she called the MD and he provided
an order for a skull series. LVN C stated Resident #1 was sent out to the hospital the following day or the
day after. Telephone interview on 9/24/25 at 11:21 AM with LVN D revealed she worked the night shift. She
stated at the beginning of [DATE] she noted bruising on Resident #1's hand. She stated actually one of the
aides assisted Resident #1 for toileting, was holding Resident #1's hand and noted the bruising. LVN D
stated it was at the beginning of the night shift. LVN D stated she could not remember which hand but she
looked back in Resident #1's chart and noted she had a blood draw so thought maybe that's where the
bruise came from. LVN D stated the bruise was in the healing stages, greenish/yellowish. She stated she
asked Resident #1 about it and Resident #1 said she did not know but said it did not hurt. LVN D stated she
usually reached out to the NP and called the daughter in law and reported the bruise. LVN D stated she
thought maybe the MD reached back out to her. LVN D stated she wrote a progress note and initiated
neuro-checks. She commented she initiated neuro-checks for everything especially when Resident #1 was
not able to tell her what happened. She stated Resident #1 was at baseline with no changes. LVN D stated
then during the early morning hours close to the end of her shift Resident #1 walked up to the nurse's
station. She stated she was hungry. LVN D stated she sat Resident #1 down with her and noted
petechiae(appear when tiny blood vessels called capillaries break) along her hairline. She stated the red
area was like a pin mark. LVN D stated she assessed Resident #1 and did not see any other discoloration
to her face/forehead. She also checked her head and there was no bruising or swelling. LVN D stated she
kept Resident #1 at the nurse's station until the day nurse came in. They both looked her over and LVN C
said she would initiate the paperwork (entering a note, incident report, call the doctor and let administration
know. LVN D stated she worked the following day and staff had received an order to send Resident #1 out
to the hospital. She stated the bruising on Resident #1's face/temporal area was pronounced (red with
some purple) and the area was swollen. LVN D stated Resident #1 was still at baseline but there was a
notable difference on the bruised area. LVN D stated Resident #1 went out to the hospital during the late
night. Observation and interview on 9/25/25 at 12:05 PM in the secured unit revealed Resident #1 was lying
in bed fully dressed, with shoes on and her legs crossed. The bed was in low position with the HOB at
about 30-degree angle. Resident #1 stated she was doing well. Resident #1 did not express any concerns
r/t abuse or neglect .and stated she did not remember having bruising on her forehead/hand. Review of a
facility policy, Abuse/Neglect revised 3/29/18, read in relevant part The resident has the right to be free from
abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. E. Reporting:2. When a suspected
abused, neglected, exploited mistreated or potential victim of misappropriation of property comes to the
attention of any employee, that employee will make an immediate verbal repot to the Abuse Preventionist or
designee. If the discovery occurs outside normal business hours, the Abuse Preventionist and/or designee
will be called. 3. Facility employees must report all allegations of: abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment
of residents, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source to the facility
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455444
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455444
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center
5756 N Knoll Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
administrator. The facility administrator or designee will report to HHSC all incidents that meet the criteria.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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