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Inspection

Copperas Cove Nursing & RehabilitationCMS #4555151 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible and ensure each resident received adequate supervision for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for accidents and hazards. The facility failed to ensure CNA A did not provide personal care for Resident #1 without another staff member (which he required) on 07/27/25. She yanked on his right arm when attempting to roll him to his side, and he heard a pop. He was in excruciating pain and was subsequently diagnosed with a shoulder sprain at the hospital. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on 07/27/25 and ended on 07/29/25. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This deficient practice placed residents at risk of pain, injury, and hospitalization. Findings included:Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected he was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including morbid obesity, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and unspecified lack of coordination. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/26/25, reflected a BIMS score of 15, indicating he was cognitively intact. Section GG (Functional Abilities) reflected he required extensive assistance (2+ personal physical assist) with toileting/repositioning. Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 06/28/25, reflected he required total care with all aspects of daily care with an intervention of staff assisting him in daily care. Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 07/27/25 at 11:15 AM and documented by RN B, reflected the following: While in to see resident and bring his meds, noted facial grimace and he was rubbing his right upper arm and shoulder. [Resident #1] explained that he had a bad, rough night and thinks he got hurt at his rt shoulder (his bad arm), after hearing and feeling a pop while being repositioned in bed. Rated pain 8-9/10. Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 07/27/25 at 2:33 PM and documented by the ADM, reflected the following: Received information resident upset regarding the care that was provided during the night shift. He further reports as the CNA finally came in early this morning towards the end of her shift around 5:45 - 6AM she was distracted while providing care and yanked on his right arm causing pain to his shoulder. He heard a pop and told her she had hurt him. Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 07/27/25 at 9:40 PM and documented by RN B, reflected the following: NP was notified earlier regarding [Resident #1]'s situation and orders were ok'd for rt shoulder x ray. [Resident #1] stated the tramadol for pain and the bio freeze helped ‘a lot!' Review of Resident #1's hospital records, dated 07/28/25, reflected a right shoulder sprain. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 11:32 AM, Resident #1 stated he had recently had his pain medication, so he was not experiencing pain. He stated in the morning of 07/27/25, CNA A was in a rush to change his brief and was not paying attention to him. She stated when going to turn him, she yanked on his right arm, and he heard a pop. He stated he saw stars in his eyes while he was screaming and telling her she hurt him. He stated his pain was over a 10 and he felt pain from his shoulder to his wrist. He stated he was supposed to have two (continued on next page) 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 455515 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 455515 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation 607 W Ave B Copperas Cove, TX 76522 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 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few people providing him care, and he normally did. He stated he got an x-ray the same day, the results came back the next day saying he had a fracture. He stated the staff sent him to the hospital where he was told it was just a sprain. He stated the staff had been giving him pain medication when he needed it which was managing his pain, and he was happy CNA A got fired. He did not have any further concerns. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 11:40 AM, the CRN, the ADM, and the DON stated CNA A was suspended the same day (07/27/25) and texted the DON the following day stating she had quit. They were unable to get a statement from her. The ADM stated Resident #1's RP, NP, and the Ombudsman were notified of the incident immediately. The DON stated a STAT x-ray was immediately ordered, they conducted safe surveys on all residents, emotional assessments were being conducted for Resident #1 every shift by nursing staff, and all staff were in-serviced on abuse and neglect, resident rights, and ADL self-care. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 11:52 AM, RN B stated on 07/27/25 in the morning she asked Resident #1 how his night was, and he told her he had a rough night. She asked him to explain further, and he told her CNA A was really rough with him and he felt a pop when she yanked his right arm. She stated she assessed him, administered him pain medication, applied bio freeze, and notified the ADM, his RP, and the NP. The NP ordered a STAT x-ray which was done that day. She stated she was in-serviced that day on abuse and neglect and safe ADL care. She stated no one should provide care to a resident alone when they required two people. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 1:18 PM, MA C stated she was recently in-serviced by the DON and ADM on abuse and neglect and two-person assistance. She stated the ADM was their abuse and neglect coordinator and types of abuse could be stealing, verbal, or physical. She stated if a resident required two people for any kind of care, they must find someone to assist them, no matter what. She stated the aides looked in the Kardex (documentation system) to determine how much assistance a resident needed. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 1:26 PM, LVN D stated she was recently in-serviced on safe ADL care, abuse and neglect, and resident rights. She stated her abuse and neglect coordinator was their ADM and different types of abuse were physical, emotional, or negligence. She stated the aides looked in the Kardex to locate what kind of assistance the residents needed, and the nurses would look in their care plans. She stated if a resident needed two people for care, utilizing one person would never be acceptable. She stated she told the aides all the time that if they needed help with transfers or care, she was always available to assist. During a telephone interview on 07/30/25 at 1:58 PM, Resident #1's NP stated she was notified of the incident between him and CNA A in the morning of 07/27/25 and ordered a STAT x-ray. She stated she assessed him the following morning, 07/28/25. She stated she believed the facility handled the situation appropriately and had no concerns. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 2:04 PM, CNA E stated she was recently in-serviced on resident rights, safety, abuse and neglect, and checking the Kardex. She stated the abuse and neglect coordinator is the ADM, and different types of abuse could be verbal, emotional, or physical. She stated no one should ever provide care to a resident by themselves when they required two people because anything could happen. She stated she could get hurt or the resident could get hurt. During an interview on 07/30/25 at 2:11 PM, CNA F stated she was recently in-serviced on abuse and neglect and checking the Kardex to check the assistance level needed for residents. She stated their ADM was the abuse and neglect coordinator and types of abuse were sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, and financial. She stated if a resident needed two people with care, she would never provide care by herself. She stated it could risk her life, their life, and her license. On 07/30/25 at 11:58 AM and 2:45 PM, telephone calls were made to CNA A. A call was not returned prior to exit. Review of the facility's self-report to HHSC, dated 07/27/25, reflected the ADM reported the incident between Resident #1 and CNA A the same day it occurred. Review of CNA A's (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455515 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 455515 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation 607 W Ave B Copperas Cove, TX 76522 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 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete suspension form, dated 07/27/25, reflected she was on an unpaid suspension due to the incident between herself and Resident #1. Review of an in-service, dated 07/27/25 and conducted by the ADON, reflected all staff were in-serviced on their resident rights policy. Review of an in-service, dated 07/27/25 and conducted by the ADON, reflected all staff were in-serviced on their ADL policy. Review of an in-service, dated 07/27/25 and conducted by the ADON, reflected all staff were in-serviced on their abuse and neglect policy and recognizing signs of abuse and neglect. Review of an in-service, dated 07/27/25 and conducted by the ADON, reflected all staff were in-serviced on the following: It is critically important to use the right amount of staff for safe resident transfers and repositioning, protecting both residents from falls and injuries, and staff from bodily injuries. Review of safe survey's conducted for all residents, dated 07/28/25, reflected no concerns or issues. Review of an in-service, dated 07/29/25 and conducted by the DON, reflected all staff were in-serviced on professionalism. Review of the facility's QAPI agenda, dated 07/29/25, reflected the ADM, the MD, the DON, the ADON, the BOM, the SW, and the AD were in attendance. Review of the facility's Resident Rights Policy, dated 2021, reflected employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect, and dignity and residents had the right to be free from abuse and neglect. Review of the facility's ADL Policy, revised March 2018, reflected appropriate care and services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out ADLs independently, with the consent of the resident and in accordance with the plan of care. Review of the facility's Identifying Abuse Policy, date April 2021, reflected it defined the different types of abuse such as physical, verbal, mental, and sexual. Review of the facility's Abuse and Neglect Policy, revised March 2018, reflected any allegations of abuse or neglect will be investigated followed through with a cause identification, treatment/management, and monitoring and follow-up. Review of the facility's Performance Expectations Policy, dated 01/01/25, reflected conduct that was dishonest, insubordinate, immoral, or illegal would not be tolerated. Event ID: Facility ID: 455515 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Jimmediate jeopardy

    F689 - Accidents

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

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What happened during the July 30, 2025 survey of Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation on July 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation on July 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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