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
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment
remained free of accident hazards and each resident was provided adequate supervision to prevent injuries
for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's freestanding closet was secured to the wall resulting in him
pulling it down on top of his self when he fell on [DATE].
The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on [DATE] and ended on [DATE]. The facility had
corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.
This failure could place residents at risk for injury and death.
Findings include:
1. Record review of the face sheet dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old male,
re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including orthostatic hypotension (a form of low blood
pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down), heart failure (a chronic condition in
which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should), muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and
mobility (an deviation from a normal walking pattern), and history of falling.
Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 understood others and was understood by
others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS of 08 and was moderately cognitively impaired. The
MDS indicated Resident #1 was independent with dressing, personal hygiene, and transfers.
Record review of the care plan dated revised on [DATE] indicated Resident #1 was at risk for falls related to
impaired vision, history of falling, and weakness with intervention in place including educating Resident #1
on using his call light, call don't fall signs in Resident #1's room, keeping Resident #1's call light within
reach, medication reviews, ensuring Resident #1 wore appropriate footwear, and keeping Resident #1's
room free of clutter.
Record review of an Incident report dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had inwitnessed fall and was found
in the floor by a CNA. The iIncident report indicated Resident #1 said I was trying to see if my speaker was
on and I fell backwards. I landed on my head, I think I broke it. The incident report indicated Resident #1
was transferred to the hospital due to hitting his head,
Record review of an incident report dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall. The
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455532
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
2003 N Edwards St
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
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
incident report indicated, Responded to resident call light, resident was discovered on the floor in their
room. upon assessment resident stated I tried to get to the bathroom from my bed and my legs gave out on
me. Resident stated I hit my head on the recliner arm. Upon EMS arrival resident was noncompliant with
going. Resident stated I will not go, you have me damned if I do. This nurse educated resident on risks from
injury's, resident stated It's just a scrape,
Residents Affected - Few
I'll be fine.
Record review of the Nurse's Progress note dated [DATE] indicated, [the] nurse observed [Resident #1
lying] flat on the floor with the closet toppled over and door was laying on [Resident #1's] left side with head
on bottom of bedside table with blood observed on bedside table. [The] nurse and a CNA picked up the
closet off of the resident to assess and help resident. Resident was bleeding from a laceration to the back
of the head .Resident stated, I was trying to get clothes out of the closet and lost my balance and tried to
catch the closet to keep from falling. Resident alert to person and place and time. Resident sent to the ER
for further evaluation from the fall due to severity of bleeding and of the closet being toppled over .
Record review of the Nurse's Fall Note dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall and
was discovered in his room with the closet on top of him. The note indicated Resident #1 hit his head when
he fell. The Nurse's Fall Note indicated the closet was picked up off Resident #1, pressure was applied to
the back of head his head, and he was sent to ER for further evaluation. The Nurse's Fall Note indicated
[Resident #1] stated I just lost my balance looking in the closet for pants and I fell holding onto the closet.
The Nurse's Fall Note indicated Resident #1 refused to call for help.
Record review of the hospital records dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had a diagnosis of subdural
hematoma (a pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering). The hospital records indicated
Resident #1 had multiple falls. The hospital records indicated Resident #1 started having an altered level of
consciousness and was found to have a right subdural hematoma. The hospital record indicated Resident
#1's neuro exam deteriorated at the other hospital and became unresponsive a was transferred to this
hospital. The hospital records indicated a cat scan at this hospital showed worsening of the right subdural
hematoma. The hospital records indicated Resident #1 was in critical condition with the extremely poo
prognosis, however his only chance of survival was an immediate craniotomy (a surgical procedure that
involves removing a piece of the skull to access the brain). The hospital records indicated Resident #1's
was sent to the OR for emergent craniotomy. The hospital record indicated Resident #1 expired on [DATE].
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:10 p.m. the Administrator said on [DATE] at approximately 1:00 a.m. the
charge nurse heard a loud noise from Resident #1's room. The Administrator said when the nurse entered
the room the resident was lying in the floor with the closet on top of him and door to the closet open. The
Administrator said Resident #1 told the nurse he was trying to get some pants, lost his balance, and pulled
the closet down with him. The Administrator said the nurse assessed the resident and made the decision to
send him to the ER. The Administrator said the charge nurse received a call from the local ER reporting
Resident #1 had a subdural hematoma and was being transported to a [NAME] hospital. The Administrator
said the family had informed the facility Resident #1 expired at approximately 6:00 pm on [DATE] shortly
following surgery. The Administrator said the facility had been informed Resident #1's prognosis was poor.
The Administrator said they have requested medical records from both hospitals but had not yet received
them. She said she did not believe Resident #1 was taking any blood thinning medication. She said he had
a history of falls, was independent, and
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Event ID:
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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
455532
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
2003 N Edwards St
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
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
refused all fall interventions the facility tried to put in place.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an observation and interview on [DATE] at 2:20 p.m. the closets observed in the room were
free-standing heavy-duty cabinet/wardrobes. The Administrator said the closets were not secured to the
wall at the time of the incident. The Administrator said she had never had a resident pull one of the closets
down. The Area Manager said since the incident they have secured all the closets in the building to the
walls with L-brackets attached to the wall and the top of the closets.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility's Falls/Ambulation policy dated 2003 indicated, .Risk factors should be
assessed upon admission and thereafter as necessary .Risk factors include: 1. level of
consciousness/mental status 2. history of falls 3. ambulation/elimination status 4. vision status 5.
gait/balance 6. systolic blood pressure (the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps
blood) 7. Medications 8. predisposing diseases .Reducing Environmental Hazards .
Record review of the facility's Preventive Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk policy revised [DATE] indicated,
The goal of fall prevention strategies is to design interventions that minimize fall risk by eliminating or
managing contributing factors while maintaining or improving the residents' mobility. The facility will
complete a fall assessment on each resident at the time of admission to the facility. The Fall Assessment
Tool will be used to assess the resident's risk of falls until completion of the MDS assessment. The
comprehensive MDS assessment will assist in identifying those residents at risk for falls. Residents at risk
will be care planned for fall prevention .Incident reporting: Reported falls will be thoroughly investigated to
assess fall risk factors and contributing factors in order to provide a safe environment for the resident(s)
.Environment: Keep bed in low position. Keep the bed wheels locked. Use mobility handles or 1/4 rails in
bed, low bed, scoop mattress bolsters, or any combination of the previous. Place the call light and other
objects within easy reach. Use bed/chair alarm systems to monitor unsafe activity as needed. Maintain
adequate illumination in bedrooms and bathrooms. Maintain nonslip floor surface. Keep hallway clear.
Provide grab bars and toilet risers in the bathroom .
The Administrator was notified on [DATE] at 11:57 a.m. that a Past Non-Compliance Immediate Jeopardy
situation was identified due to the above failure. The Administrator was provided the Immediate Jeopardy
template on [DATE] at 12:00 p.m.
The facility had corrected the noncompliance by the following:
Securing all free-standing closets to the wall.
In-servicing staff regarding fall prevention and monitoring closets for being secured to the wall
Monitoring risk management for hazards during daily stand-up meeting 5 days a week for 6 weeks
Monitoring all free-standing closets for being secured to the wall 5 days a week for 6 weeks.
The surveyor confirmed the facility had corrected the non-compliance prior to survey starting by:
[DATE] Observed free-standing closets in Resident #1's room, the closets were secured to the wall by an
L-bracket. The Administrator said all free-standing closets in the facility had been secured to the walls.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455532
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
455532
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
2003 N Edwards St
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
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
[DATE] Observed free-standing closets in 8 randomly selected resident rooms to ensure they were secured
to the wall.
Residents Affected - Few
Staff interviewed (LVNA A, RN B, ADON, CNA C, CNA D, CNA E, MA F) on [DATE] between 10:08 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. were able to answer all question regarding in-services including fall precautions including
beds in low position, call light in reach, fall mats at bedside, call don't fall signs, and appropriate footwear to
be put in place, fall assessments to be performed quarterly and following each fall incident, monitoring
free-standing closets to ensure they are secured to the wall, reporting to maintenance or the Administrator
if a free-standing closet becomes unsecured to the wall or broken.
Record review of risk management monitoring check-off
Record review of free-standing closet monitoring check-off.
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Event ID:
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