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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Pleasant Springs Healthcare CenterCMS #4555321 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a charge nurse or CNA when the facility had an average daily occupancy of 60 or more residents for 16 of 30 days reviewed for DON coverage. 1. The facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a charge nurse on 10/28/25. 2. The facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a CNA on 10/1/25, 10/4/25, 10/09/25, 10/10/25, 10/12/25, 10/15/25, 10/17/25, 10/18/25, 10/19/25, 10/23/25, 10/24/25, 10/25/25, 10/26/25, 10/28/25, 10/29/25, and 10/30/25. 3. The facility did not ensure the DON was able to do her designated duty of DON in a 40 hour/week due to performing nurse and CNA duties. These failures could leave residents without the nursing administrative oversight that only the DON can provide.Findings include:Record review of the detailed census report dated 11/4/25 reflected the census was between 66-72 for the month of October 2025.Record review of the ADL task sheet dated October 2025 reflected the DON documenting care activities on 10/1/25, 10/04/25, 10/09/25, 10/10/25, 10/12/25, 10/15/25, 10/17/25, 10/18/25, 10/19/25, 10/23/25, 10/24/25, 10/25/25, 10/26/25, 10/28/25, 10/29/25, and 10/30/25. An attempted interview on 08/05/25 at 7:58 a.m. with CNA D, the CNA for the 10p-6a shift, was unsuccessful.During a telephone interview on 11/05/25 at 7:59 a.m., LVN A stated the DON had come in to help when their short staff. LVN A stated she takes on the role of a CNA such as providing incontinent care and rounding. When asked how often she comes, LVN A stated, 2-3 times a week depending on how short staff they were when someone called in.During a telephone interview on 11/05/25 at 8:03 a.m., LVN B stated the DON did come on the 10p-6a shift doing CNA work such as providing incontinent care, getting them dressed when it was time for them to get up and rounding. LVN B stated she comes in at least 2-3 times a week due to short staff related to call-ins.An attempted interview on 08/05/25 at 8:09 a.m. with CNA C, the CNA for the 10p-6a shift, was unsuccessful. During an interview on 11/05/25 at 9:00 a.m., the ADON stated she works on the floor every day to help the nurses and CNAs out. The ADON stated she will provide incontinent care if needed, pass out water and assist others that may need help. The ADON stated she has had to come in to work as an aide due to call ins. The ADON stated it was usually few and far between. The ADON stated they were hiring and the ones that were hired get trained and call in. The ADON stated, when there is a call-off, when we take call, we must work the floor for whichever staff member called off, whether it be the nurse or aide. The ADON stated she was on call every three weeks. During an interview on 11/05/25 at 9:35 a.m., the DON stated she was not aware that she could not work as a CNA or charge nurse when the census was above 60. The DON stated if she were responsible for the care of the residents, why would she not provide care? The DON stated her duties were to oversee the CNAs and nurses, which meant if there were not enough staff, it was her responsibility to work the floor so the residents could be taken care of. The DON stated she had called and begged/pleaded for staff to help, but if they could not come in, she would come in and help on the floor. The DON stated she would take a hall and double team with other CNAs if someone needed help. The DON stated for the month of (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 2 Event ID: 455532 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 11/20/2025 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 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete October she only had to work as a charge nurse for two hours until someone came in on 10/28/25 but she could not recall the other times. The DON stated if she works a shift as an aide or nurse, she did not work the next day as a DON, but she was available by phone if needed. The DON stated she has an ADON that was RN that would oversee staff that day. The DON stated if her duties as a DON were not completed, she would report to her RNC that staff have called in, and she had to work on the floor. The DON stated it was important for her to work as the DON and not work the floor as a charge nurse or CNA to ensure the systems were in place and things were being done.During a telephone interview on 11/05/25 at 9:45 a.m., the RNC stated she was aware the DON was working on the floor as a charge nurse or CNA. The RNC stated it was ok for the DON to work as a charge nurse or CNA if needed if the census was over 60. The RNC stated she could still take care of other residents while working as the DON.During an interview on 11/05/25 at 9:55 a.m., the Administrator stated he was aware that the DON was working on the floor as a charge nurse and CNA if there was a call in. The Administrator stated he was not aware there was a regulation stating the DON could not work the floor as a charge nurse or CNA if the census was over 60. The Administrator stated the DON came in later that day if she worked the day before as a charge nurse or CNA. The Administrator stated he did not know why the DON did not have to work the floor but if the DON knew her patients, she could be bad for the facility.Record review of document titled Job Description-Director or Nursing revised 05/15/24 reflected, . manage nursing staff through appropriate hiring, training, evaluation, assignment, and delegation of duties, within budget and resident census guidelines. Augment floor staffing if needed. Event ID: Facility ID: 455532 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0727GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 20, 2025 survey of Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center?

This was a inspection survey of Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center on November 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center on November 20, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full tim..."

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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