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
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' environment remained as free of
accident and hazards as is possible and ensure each resident received adequate supervision for 1
(Resident #1) of 10 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards. The facility failed to ensure CNA B and
CNA C appropriately utilize the mechanical lift on 06/11/2025 while transferring Resident #1 to her
wheelchair causing her foot to get trapped underneath her in the wheelchair and fractures to her lower leg.
This failure could place residents at risk of harm, injury, fractures, and hospitalization. Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's admission record, dated 06/23/2025, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who
was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including osteoporosis (a condition that weakens
bones and increases the risk of breaking a bone), peripheral vascular disease (a condition that impairs the
blood flow to the legs), moderate intellectual disabilities (a significant limitation in cognitive functioning and
adaptive behavior), muscle wasting and atrophy (the loss of muscle mass and strength), history of falling,
need for assistance with personal care, and conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions (a complex
mental health condition where the brain does not send the correct messages to the body leading to
seizures). Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 07/03/2025, a BIMS was not
conducted due to her rarely/never being understood. Section C - Cognitive Patterns reflected Resident #1
had memory problem with short-term and long-term memory. Record review of Resident #1's care plan,
undated, reflected a problem, undated, [Resident #1] has a left distal tibia and fibula fracture r/t Dx of
Osteoporosis Interventions, undated, included Handle gently when moving or positioning. Maintain body
alignment. Record review of Resident #1's care plan, undated, reflected a problem, undated, [Resident #1]
has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t delusional d/o (a psychotic disorder where individuals
experience persistent strongly held beliefs that are not based in reality), Cerebral Palsy (a condition that
affects movement and posture due to brain damage often occurring before or during birth), impaired
balance, debility (physical weakness), dementia (a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and
social abilities), severe intellectual disability, OP[unknown abbreviation] with interventions, undated, that
included TRANSFER: The resident requires Mechanical Lift/hoyer lift with (2) staff assistance for transfers.
TRANSFER: The resident requires total dependence assist of 2 staff to move between surfaces; not steady,
only able to stabilize assist. Record review of Resident #1's nurses notes, dated 06/11/2025 at 2:00 PM,
written by LVN A reflected at 1150am CNA reported to this nurse that resident was complaining of pain to
the left ankle, upon assessment resident was noticed to be grimacing and reaching towards left side of leg.
Left ankle and leg were assessed and no swelling, discoloration, or warmth were noted. PRN Tylenol was
administered, resident was repositioned, and NP [D] was notified, and gave new order for L ankle Xray 2v,
Xray was completed, result findings are: AP and lateral (from the side) views of the left ankle are submitted.
The bones are osteoporotic. The
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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
455599
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
2806 Real St
Austin, TX 78722
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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
mildly displaced distal tibial diaphyseal fracture and fibular diaphyseal fracture are visualized. The distal
fibular metaphyseal irregularity is present. (both bones in the lower part of the leg had a break that was
slightly out of alignment). Record review of Resident #1's social services referral provided in the provider
investigation report, dated 06/11/2025 reflected During resident transfer via mechanical lift, resident's left
foot was caught by the wheelchair causing fracture of her left tibia. Social Services referral initiated to check
on resident's well-being and monitor for emotional distress. Record review of Resident #1's nurses notes,
dated 06/11/2025 at 06:40 PM, written by RN G reflected Resident's Xray results reviewed, which revealed
fracture of the left tibia and fibula.NP was notified, and an order was received to transfer the resident to the
hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Record review of Resident #1's X-ray results, dated
06/11/2025, reflected AP (front to back) and lateral (side to side) views of the left ankle are submitted. The
bones are osteoporotic (a condition that weakens the bones and increases the risk of fractures). The mildly
displaced (not aligned) distal (part of the leg that is furthest from the body) tibial (the larger lower leg bone)
diaphyseal (long portion of the bone) fracture (break) and fibular (the smaller lower leg bone) diaphyseal
fracture are visualized. The distal fibular metaphyseal (the part of the bone that connects the long portion to
the head of the bone) irregularity is present. Record review of Resident #1's history and physical performed
by an emergency room physician in the emergency room, dated 06/11/2025, reflected .Given the patient's
history of recurrent falls and underlying medical conditions, the mechanism of injury (how the injury
occurred) remains unclear, though pathologic fracture (a bone fracture that occurs due to an underlying
disease or weakness in the bone structure, rather than from an external force or injury) versus occult
trauma (traumatic injury that is not apparent on initial evaluation) are being considered. Record review of
Resident #1's physicians note, written by a doctor specializing in bones, dated 06/12/2025, reflected
.Patient lives in a nursing facility and deformity (a condition in which a part of the body is distorted from the
usual) was noted to the left lower extremity (leg). No noted trauma or specific event causing the
injury.Additionally patient appears to be comfortable at rest and the fracture is in a position that can be
splinted (a device used to support an injured body part). Record review of Resident #1's physicians note,
written by a doctor specializing in hospital care, dated 06/12/2025, reflected Nursing home staff reported
that they discovered the limb deformity during routine care but denied witnessing any recent falls or
traumatic events that might have precipitated the injury.Given the patient's history of recurrent falls and
underlying medical conditions, the mechanism of injury remains unclear, though pathologic fracture versus
occult trauma are being considered. Record review of Resident #1's physicians note, written by the doctor
specializing in bones, dated 06/14/2025, reflected This was a very low energy trauma (fractures that occur
from minimal force) and the swelling response as expected is minimal. Record review of Resident #1's
provider notes, written by NP D, dated 7/3/2025, reflected .recent hospitalization from 6/11-6/16 for acute
spontaneous left tib/fib (bones of the lower leg) fracture managed conservatively with splint. An observation
on 07/14/2025 at 12:50 PM, revealed Resident #1 was sitting up in a specialty wheelchair with a splint to
lower left leg. Resident #1 made no attempts at communication when this investigator attempted to initiate
conversation. Resident appeared clean and well-groomed with no grimacing or signs of pain. During an
interview on 07/15/2025 at 09:39 AM with Resident #1's RP, she stated she was notified by someone,
name unknown, that Resident #1 sustained a fracture due to osteoporosis. She stated she felt confident
that Resident #1 received good care. RP stated she had not noticed any changes in mood or behaviors
since the incident. She stated that Resident #1 did not talk very often, but when she did, it was only a word
or two. During an interview on
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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
455599
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
2806 Real St
Austin, TX 78722
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
07/15/2025 at 11:26 AM with LVN A, she stated she worked on 06/11/2025 when the incident with Resident
#1 occurred. She stated a CNA reported to her that during the transfer of Resident #1 to her wheelchair
using the mechanical lift, Resident #1's left foot got caught in the sling underneath her. LVN A stated she
assessed Resident #1's left lower leg and noticed an abnormality and grimacing with movement of
Resident #1's left lower leg. LVN A stated she contacted NP D and received an order for an X-ray for the left
lower leg. LVN A stated she administered medication for pain to Resident #1 and notified the DON. During
an interview on 07/15/2025 at 11:45 AM with NP E, who specialized in geriatric psychiatry, she stated she
was notified that Resident #1 had a fracture to her left lower leg. She stated Resident #1 did[SH1] [VH2] not
speak or make eye contact, but in her opinion, the resident had not had any changes in her psychosocial
status due to the injury. During an interview on 07/15/2025 at 12:25 PM with NP D, she stated Resident #1
had osteoporosis. She stated she thought the fractures to Resident #1's left lower leg were pathologic. NP
D stated, any wrong move or bumping it could have possibly caused it due to osteoporosis. NP D stated
Resident #1 had remained at her baseline mood since the incident. During an interview on 07/15/2025 at
12:41 PM with CNA B, she stated CNA C and CNA B used the mechanical lift to transfer Resident #1 from
her bed to her wheelchair. She stated when Resident #1 was in the sling in the air, she attempted to
position the wheelchair under Resident #1. CNA B stated Resident #1 started to lean to the left while in the
air due to Resident #1's contractures (a shortening and stiffening of muscles, tendons, skin or other tissues
that limits joint movement). CNA B stated CNA C had the remote for the mechanical lift and started to lower
Resident #1 into the chair prior to CNA B repositioning Resident #1's legs. CNA B stated Resident #1's legs
were trapped under herself in the chair when that happened. CNA B stated Resident #1 did not yell out or
show signs of pain during the transfer. She stated Resident #1 was lifted back up and repositioned. CNA B
stated when she repositioned Resident #1, Resident #1's left ankle felt loose and Resident #1 grimaced in
pain. CNA B stated she reported the incident to LVN A and the DON. During an interview on 07/15/2025 at
02:05 PM with RN F, she stated she was working the day of the incident with Resident #1. She stated she
was instructed to perform a skin assessment on Resident #1 after the incident. RN F stated Resident #1
had no swelling or redness to her left leg. RN F stated Resident #1 would grimace indicating pain with
movement of her left lower leg. Attempted a phone interview on 07/15/2025 at 04:07 PM, voicemail was left
without a return phone call with RN G. Attempted a phone interview on 07/15/2025 at 04:13 PM, voicemail
was left without a return phone call with CNA C. During an interview on 07/15/2025 at 04:54 PM with the
DON, she stated she was notified that during a transfer, two CNAs noticed Resident #1's ankle was loose,
and Resident #1 was grimacing in pain. The DON stated she instructed LVN A to notify NP D, administer
pain medication and immobilize Resident #1's leg. The DON stated she was not informed, during her
investigation of the incident, of Resident #1's foot being trapped under her in the wheelchair. The DON
stated Resident #1 had remained at her baseline since the incident. She stated CNA B and CNA C
performed proficiency check offs after the incident on the same day and passed. The DON stated
in-services for contractures and osteoporosis were started that same day. During an interview on
07/15/2025 at 05:26 PM with the ADMIN, he stated he was notified on 06/11/2025, Resident #1 was
complaining of pain to the left lower leg. He stated an X-ray was performed and a fracture was found. He
stated after discussion with NP D, Resident #1 was sent to the emergency room. The ADMIN stated he was
not informed of Resident #1's leg being trapped under her during the transfer. He stated the CNAs were
required to perform a re-creation of the event and that detail was not mentioned. He stated that was
concerning to him. Record review of facility in-service, dated 5/18/2025, revealed policy titled, Incidents and
Accidents, dated 08/15/2022,
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
455599
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
2806 Real St
Austin, TX 78722
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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reflected: Policy: It is the policy of this facility for staff to report, investigate and review any accidents or
incidents that occur or allegedly occur, on facility property and may involve or allegedly involve a
resident.Definitions:Accident refers to any unexpected or unintentional incident, which results or may result
in injury or illness to a resident.Policy Explanation:.4. The following incidents/accidents require an
incident/accident report but are not limited to:. Entrapment Equipment Malfunctions. Observed
accidents/incidents. Resident injuries due to staff handling.11. The nurse will enter the incident/accident
information into the appropriate form/system within 8 hours of occurrence and will document all pertinent
information. Record review of facility in-service, dated 06/11/2025, revealed facility assessment titled
Mechanical Lift Skill Assessment. Steps listed in assessment included 13.Push gently on knees as resident
is being lowered into chair to correct position and maintain balance. Lower resident slowly. Record review of
facility in-service, dated 06/11/2025, revealed contents .Osteoporosis in the Elderly; Common but not a
natural part of aging. Attached in-service revealed .Large gaps form in the framework ad structure of your
bones, causing them to weaken and become prone to fractures. Record review of facility in-service, dated
06/16/2025, revealed topic Safe Handling and Care for Osteoporotic (Residents with a diagnosis of
osteoporosis) and Atrophied (Residents with chronic weakness) Residents. Summary of training revealed
*Definition of osteoporosis and muscle atrophy *Safe handling during transfers, bed mobility and peri care
of high risk residents *Reviewed specific case of resident with fracture of unknown origin, discussed post
surgery precautions. No attachment of discussed material noted.
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