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Inspection visit

Inspection

MEMORIAL MEDICAL NURSING CENTERCMS #4555971 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure, based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive care plan, and the residents' choices for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for quality of care/treatment. Resident #1 was not given wound care three times in [DATE] and one time in [DATE] for a back tailbone surgical wound. This failure could result in residents needing wound care undergoing a decline in health, non-healing of pressure ulcers or wounds, exposure to infections, and a diminished quality of life.The findings include: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated [DATE] reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged to hospital [DATE] (seizure like symptoms). Resident #1 had diagnoses which included: aftercare for a surgical wound on the tail bone (primary admission diagnosis), Type 2 diabetes, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, low blood pressure, hypertension, and history of substance use. [No diagnosis of seizures] The RP was listed as a family member.Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 11, indicative of moderate impairment in cognition. The ADLs for: B/B were incontinent with substantial to maximum assistance. Transfer and Mobility was substantial to maximum assistance. ROM: no impairments. Assistive device was a wheelchair. Record review of Resident #1's CP undated reflected: Goal of treatment for an altered skin to sacral and lower back abscess (initiated [DATE] before her re-admission on [DATE]). Interventions included: air loss mattress, barrier precautions, and weekly skin inspection. Treatment also included participation in IV infusion program to increase healing and reduce risk of infections. Record review of Resident #1' skin assessments reflected:[DATE]: abscess surgically removed L 4.0 cm X W 3.5cm X D 3.0cm.[DATE]: abscess surgically removed L 1.6 X W 1.7 X D 1.5 [assessment: improvement][DATE]: abscess surgically removed L 0.9 X 1.0 X D 0.9 [assessment: improvement][DATE]: abscess surgically removed L 0.6 X W 0.7 X D 1.0 [assessment: stable][DATE]: surgical L 0.5 X W 0.5 X D 1.0 [assessment: further improvement in L and W stale on D][DATE]th, 2026 surgical L 0.8 X W 0.8 X 1.0 [assessment D was stable L increased by 0.3 and L increased by 0.3-no major change] Record review of Resident #1's physician's orders dated [DATE], read: .Surgical Site.sacral surgical incision: Cleanse with NS/WC. Pat dry, pack with Iodoform strip and secure with dry dressing daily and PRN for soilage or removal. every day shift for wound management. Record review of Resident #1's TAR, reflected:[DATE]:---Wound care not done: [DATE],[DATE], and [DATE]. [DATE]:---Wound care not done: [DATE]. Record review of email dated [DATE] authored by a family member sent to Surveyor A reflected: --- [DATE] - Photograph documents an existing bandage that remained unchanged for an extended duration --- [DATE] - Image shows the same bandage still in place, indicating no documented dressing change since [DATE].Record review of Resident #1's Nurse's Note dated late entry [DATE] authored by RN E reflected: resident was sent to ER on [DATE] around 9:29 AM per family request and MD approval for seizure-like symptoms. Vitals were Residents Affected - Some (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: 455597 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 455597 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Memorial Medical Nursing Center 307 W Cypress St San Antonio, TX 78212 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some normal; and resident was able to answer simple questions. Record review of R#1's ER report dated [DATE] reflected resident presented to the ER for an altered mental state and seizure. At the ER the resident coded resulting in 5 minutes of CPR. Resident was transferred to ICU for further observation. Laboratory tests revealed resident had a UTI. ER diagnoses given to the resident were: cardiac arrest on [DATE], obstructive shock (blood clot) caused by massive pulmonary embolism (blockage in a lung artery). Resident was placed on a ventilator. Observation on [DATE] at 10:30 AM, Resident #1 was on a ventilator in an ICU bed, not alert or oriented. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:35 AM, the ICU Nurse stated the resident was admitted to the ICU for a seizure like activity, sepsis (unknown source), and cardiac arrest in the ER for respiratory failure. The ICU Nurse stated the admission was not for the resident's surgical tail bone wound. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:40 AM in the hospital, the RP stated: the family visited the resident daily while she was in the nursing home. The RP alleged the resident was not receiving proper incontinent care with feces and urine sometimes found around the tail bone surgical wound. The RP added that the resident also did not receive proper wound care around the surgical wound (tail bone on back). The RP stated he had photos that attested to the worsening of the resident's surgical wound [photos were sent to the surveyor and were considered as part of the evidence]. During an interview on [DATE] at 4:21 PM, LVN B (wound nurse stated) stated that she could not give an explanation why wound care was not documented in [DATE] with missed dates ([DATE], [DATE] and [DATE]) and [DATE]. LVN B stated she was present on [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] working on the floors as a nurse and it should have been the back-up nurse to do the wound care as ordered by the physician on Resident #1. Regarding the missed wound care on [DATE], LVN stated she was present as a floor nurse and wound care was not done. LVN B stated she was working the halls as a nurse and did not do wound care on [DATE], and expected the back-up nurse to do the wound care for Resident #1 on [DATE]. LVN B stated she could not remember who the back-up nurse or nurses were on [DATE]. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 4:55 PM, NP stated that Resident #1's wound to the surgical area had improved over time. The NP stated on [DATE] the wound measured 0.6 cm X 0.7 cm X 1.0 cm with underlying mining of 1.5 cm (edge of wound). The NP stated there was no infection in the wound and no signs of feces or urine being in the wound. NP stated she made weekly wound care to the residents, and the resident was not bed bound. The NP stated on [DATE], the surgical wound measured 0.8cm X 0.8 cm X 1.0 cm with no infection or signs of urine or feces being in the wound. NP stated Resident #1's surgical wound had improved and stabilized prior to her (Resident #1) going to the ER on [DATE]. The NP stated nurses needed to follow MD orders and there was no excuse for wound care not given on the days the nurses missed wound care in [DATE] and [DATE]. NP stated the missed days of wound care did not adversely affect Resident #1 surgical wound or worsen the surgical wound. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:25 AM, the DON stated: Resident #1 received incontinent care at least every shift as standard nursing practice. DON stated weekly skin assessments revealed no skin breakdown or infection due to incontinent care. The DON stated Resident #1 was treated for a surgical wound from the time of admission until discharged on [DATE] to ER. DON stated the surgical wound improved and stabilized. The DON stated on [DATE] the family requested an ER visit because the resident was having seizure-like symptoms. The DON stated vitals taken at time of transfer and were BP=127/89 (normal), pulse=106 (little elevated over 100 (resident was a smoker), respiration=23 (normal), 02 saturation =97 %, temp=98.2 (normal); glucose=247 (normal for DM). The DON stated the resident was not sent to the ER for any issues involving wound care. The DON added she only became aware of the missing wound days involving Resident #1 when presented the evidence by the surveyor. The DON stated she had no explanation for the missing wound days except that the resident's wound condition did (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455597 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 455597 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Memorial Medical Nursing Center 307 W Cypress St San Antonio, TX 78212 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete not worsen. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:16 AM, CNA C stated: she provided ADL services to Resident #1 when the resident was in the facility. CNA C stated ADLs included: transfer and mobility bed to W/C or W/C to toilet. CNA C stated the resident never complained to her about wound care or lack of any care. The CNA stated she bathed the resident and never saw any skin breakdown or any deterioration in the peri-area. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:50 AM, the Administrator stated: there was no neglect of Resident #1 around wound care. The Administrator stated nursing staffing needed to document wound care as ordered by the physician. The Administrator stated she had no explanation for the lack of documented wound care in the TAR three times in [DATE] and one time in [DATE]. The Administrator stated the resident was sent to the ER for seizure-like symptoms on [DATE] and not for any issue involving wound care. The Administrator stated the resident was mobile and assisted by CNAs with transfer and mobility from W/C to and from bed and W/C to toilet; resident was not bed bound. Record review of the facility's Wound Treatment Management dated the year 2024 read, .Wound treatment will be provided in accordance with physician's orders, including the cleansing method, type of dressing, and frequency of dressing change. Record review of facility's Pressure Injury Prevention and Management policy dated the year 2024 read, .This facility is committed to the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries.and to provide treatment and services to heal the pressure ulcer/injury. Event ID: Facility ID: 455597 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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What happened during the January 17, 2026 survey of MEMORIAL MEDICAL NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MEMORIAL MEDICAL NURSING CENTER on January 17, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MEMORIAL MEDICAL NURSING CENTER on January 17, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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