F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity
and provide care in a manner that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 2
of 6 residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for resident rights.
CNA B did not treat Resident #1 and Resident #2 with dignity or respect when she spoke to them in a rude
tone.
This failure could place residents at an increased risk of embarrassment, anger, feelings of worthlessness,
sadness, and diminished quality of life.
The findings included:
1.Record review of Resident #1' s face sheet dated 8/8/24 indicated she was [AGE] years old, re-admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
is group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe), age related macular
degeneration (macular degeneration causes loss in the center of the field of vision), and poly osteoarthritis
( having arthritis that affects five or more joints at the same time).
Record review of the MDS for Resident #1 dated 7/3/24 indicated she had clear speech, usually made
herself understood, and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had severe cognitive
impairment ( BIMS score of 04). The MDs indicated Resident #1 had no behavior of physical or verbal
aggression directed towards others or herself. The MDS indicated she had no behavior of rejecting care.
The MDS indicated Resident #1 required maximal/substantial assistance with the following ADLS, toileting,
showering/bathing, dressing of the both the upper/lower body, and personal hygiene. The MDS indicated
she was completely dependent on staff to put on/take off footwear. The MDS indicated she was
independent with oral hygiene and required set-up/clean up assistance only with eating. The MDS indicated
Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance with the following aspects of mobility; sit to lying, lying
to sitting, sit to stand, transfers to and from toilet, and transfers to and from the shower/tub. The MDS
indicated Resident #1 required partial/moderate assistance with turning side to side in bed. The MDS
indicated Resident #1 was independent with mobility once in her wheelchair.
Record review of Resident #1's care plan revised on 10/10/23 indicated she was independent with activity
choices and to respect Resident #1's right to refuse to attend activities. The care plan did not address
Resident #1's right to be treated with dignity and respect by staff.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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
455579
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation
411 Airport Rd
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. Record review of Resident #2' s face sheet dated 8/8/24 indicated she was [AGE] years old, re-admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Stage III CKD (in Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, the
kidneys have mild to moderate damage, and they are less able to filter waste and fluid out of your blood),
dependence on renal dialysis, type 2 diabetes, morbid obesity, anxiety, and depression.
Record review of the MDS for Resident #2 dated 5/14/24 indicated she had clear speech, made herself
understood, and understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #2 had no cognitive impairment ( BIMS
score of 15). The MDS indicated Resident #2 had no behavior of physical or verbal aggression directed
towards others or herself. The MDS indicated she had no behavior of rejecting care. The MDS indicated
Resident #2 required maximal/substantial assistance with the following ADLS, toileting, showering/bathing,
dressing of the upper body, personal hygiene. The MDS indicated she was completely dependent on staff to
dress the lower body and put on/take off footwear. The MDS indicated she required set-up/clean up
assistance only with eating and oral hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident #2 required substantial/maximal
assistance with all aspects of mobility; (turning side to side in bed, sit to lying, lying to sitting, sit to stand,
transfers to and from toilet, and transfers to and from the shower/tub. The MDS indicated Resident #2
required partial/moderate assistance with turning side to side in bed. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was
dependent on staff for mobility in her wheelchair.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan revised on 4/25/24 indicated she was independent with activity
choices and to respect Resident #2's right to refuse to attend activities. The care plan did not address
Resident #2's right to be treated with dignity and respect by staff.
During an interview on 8/8/24 at 1:54 p.m., CNA A said she worked the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. shift and had
worked at the facility for about a year. CNA A said CNA B usually worked the 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift
and usually took care of the residents she cared for on the earlier shift. CNA A said Resident #1 had told
her last week that CNA B had spoken rudely to Resident #1 and told her (Resident #1) she was a big girl
and could do it herself (in reference to going to the bathroom). CNA A said Resident #2 was Resident #1's
roommate and witnessed the incident. CNA A said she could not remember the exact date. CNA A said
CNA B should not have spoken rudely to Resident #1 and the incident made Resident #1 angry.
During an interview on 8/8/24 at 2:12 p.m., Resident #1 was sitting in her wheelchair in her room. When
asked if anyone was mean or rude to her, Resident #1 said well, maybe ya. When asked if whomever was
mean to her was male or female she said ya, I think. When asked if anyone was rude to her Resident #1
said I don't know, I can't remember. Resident #1 then pointed at the paper in the state surveyors' hand and
said, it should be on the paper.
During an interview on 8/8/24 at 2:20 p.m., Resident #2 said some staff were very rude. When asked if she
could tell me who was rude, she named CNA B. Resident #2 said it was not what CNA B said but rather
how she would say things. Resident #2 said CNA B would yell at her (Resident #2) You need to raise the
head of the bed up! Instead of asking her nicely to raise the head of the bed up. Resident #2 said CNA B
was very disrespectful. Resident #2 said CNA B was really rude to Resident #1 because she was
cognitively impaired. Resident #2 said CNA B would yell at Resident #1 while she was in the bathroom to
come out of the bathroom and yell that she did not need that she did not need to just be sittin' in there in
that bathroom! Resident #2 said she could not say an exact date and that CNA B yelled/ was rude most of
the time.
During an interview on 8/8/24 at 3:15 p.m., CNA B said she had worked at the facility for 3 years.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455579
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
455579
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation
411 Airport Rd
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
CNA B said she had not been rude nor yelled at any residents. CNA B said if some residents thought she
came off mean or rude it was probably just a personality conflict. CNA B said she did not have any
personality conflicts with any residents. CNA B said she was unaware any residents thought she was rude
to them.
During an interview on 8/12/24 at 1:00 p.m., the DON said staff should treat residents with respect and
dignity. The DON said all staff communication with residents should be respectful and said in a way to
promote dignity. The DON said in-services had been conducted over resident rights in June and July .
During an interview on 8/12/24 at 1:23 p.m., the Administrator said staff should treat residents with respect
and dignity.
Record review of the facility policy and procedure titled Resident Rights, dated 2/20/21 stated .The resident
has the right to a dignified existence .The resident has the right to be treated with respect and dignity .
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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