F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as
free of accident hazards as is possible for 2 (Residents #1 and #2) of 13 residents reviewed for accidents
and supervision.
1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not have cigarettes and a lighter in his possession.
2. The facility failed to supervise Resident #2 to prevent a burn to his right hand.
These failures could place the residents at risk of further injury and harm.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's admission Record revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included urinary tract infection, muscle weakness, diabetes, and
cognitive communication deficit (dificulty communicating).
Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 15, which indicated he
was cognitively intact. His Functional Status revealed he only required supervision of all his ADLs.
Review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 08/11/23, revealed he was at risk of injury from smoking which
included interventions of keeping smoking materials at the nurse's station, and observing while smoking.
Review of Resident #2's admission Record revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the
facility on 08/24//21 with diagnoses that included Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and diabetes.
Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 13, indicating he was
cognitively intact. His Functional Status revealed he required extensive assistance with hygiene and
dressing, and supervision only with walking.
Review of Resident #2's care plan, dated 08/04/23, revealed he was at risk of injury related to smoking with
interventions including monitoring while smoking.
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455576
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/17/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Richland Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
3109 Kings CT
Fort Worth, TX 76118
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Observation and interview on 08/17/23 at 9:20 AM revealed Resident #2 had a wound to the top of his right
hand that was round and scabbed over and measured approximately two centimeters wide. Resident #2
stated he burned himself with a cigarette about three weeks prior. The staff member monitoring them
notified the nurse of his burn. Resident #2 stated the nurse, a male whose name he could not recall, put a
bandage on the burn at that time. Resident #2 stated nothing else had been done to treat his burn.
Review of Resident #2's EHR revealed no documentation of a wound to his right hand, no physician orders
for wound treatment, and no medications for the wound.
Review of the nurse 24 hour logs from 07/01/23 to 08/17/23 revealed no report of Resident #2 having a
wound to his right hand.
Observation and interview on 08/17/23 at 10:10 AM revealed Resident #1 in the smoking area with a pack
of cigarettes and a lighter in his shirt pocket. Resident #1 stated he would come out to smoke all the time
while he tended the flowers in the smoking area. Resident #1 stated it was easier to keep his cigarettes
himself instead of having to wait on the staff. Resident #1 stated he was aware he was not supposed to
keep his cigarettes, as staff kept confiscating them, but he would walk to the convenience store and buy
more. Resident #1 was observed to be smoking prior to staff presence for monitoring.
Observation on 08/17/23 at 10:30 AM revealed Resident #2 was being monitored by a staff member while
smoking. Resident #2 was wearing his protective apron. Resident #2 had a noticable tremor to his hands,
caused by his Parkinson's disease.
Interview on 08/17/23 at 12:00 PM with the Administrator revealed he had been at the facility for three
months, and the residents that smoked had always been a problem. He stated they were non-compliant
with the smoking policy, he and the staff were constantly having to confiscate smoking materials from
residents, and they would go out to smoke at non-scheduled times. The Administrator stated he was
working with his corporate leaders to see what his options were.
Interview on 08/17/23 at 3:00 PM LVN A revealed Resident #2 had never reported the wound on his hand
to her. She admitted to documenting no skin issues on his skin assessment, but stated he was always
hiding his hands because he usually had something he was not supposed to have. LVN A stated a
head-to-toe assessment should include looking at the resident's skin from head-to-toe. LVN A stated failing
to assess the residents could result in an injury or infection going unnoticed.
Interview on 08/17/23 at 4:40 PM with the DON revealed skin assessments were done weekly by the
nurses and any skin issue should be documented until it was resolved. She stated she had not been made
aware of Resident #2's burn until around 2:00 PM. The DON stated she would make sure the physician was
aware and see if any treatment was needed.
Review of the facility's current, undated Smoking Policy revealed the facility had a designated smoking
area, residents were not allowed to smoke outside of the designated smoking area, and residents were not
allowed to retain any smoking materials. Residents would sign and date the policy when it was given to
them.
Review of information retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/burns#firstdegree-burn
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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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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
455576
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/17/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Richland Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
3109 Kings CT
Fort Worth, TX 76118
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
on 08/31/23 reflected:
Level of Harm - Actual harm
.First-degree burns would have dry peeling skin as burn heals. First-degree burns usually health within 7 to
10 days. Second-degree burns are more serious because the damage extends beyond the top layer of skin.
This type burn causes the skin to blister and come extremely red and sore. Over time, thick, soft sab-like
tissue called fibrinous exudate may develop over the wound. Due to the delicate nature of these wounds,
keeping the area clean and bandaging it properly is required to prevent infection. Some second-degree
burns take longer than three weeks to heal, but most heal within two to three weeks without scarring, but
often with pigment changes to skin
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455576
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
455576
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/17/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Richland Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
3109 Kings CT
Fort Worth, TX 76118
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 0839
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure they employed professional staff
required to be licensed for 1 (Administrator) of 5 employees reviewed for licensure.
Residents Affected - Many
The facility failed to ensure the Administrator had a valid LNFA license.
This failure could place the residents at risk of not receiving care regulated by CMS.
Findings included:
Interview on 08/17/23 at 4:45 PM the Administrator stated he had completed the Licensed Nursing Facility
Administrator course but had not passed the test. He stated he was eligible to re-take the test at the end of
August. He stated he did not have a current LNFA license and did not know who's license he was operating
under, but thought it might be the previous administrator. He stated he was appointed to the job with the
anticipation he would pass his test.
Review of information retrieved from TULIP Nursing Facility Administrator Public Registry on 08/28/23
revealed the Administrator's NFA License Status was listed as Prospective. The sections for License
Number, License Issue Date, and License Expiration Date were all blank.
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