F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving neglect, were
reported immediately to the State Survey Agency, not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the
allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1)
reviewed for abuse/neglect.
The facility failed to report allegations made by one CNA about another CNA of verbal and physical resident
abuse.
This failure could place all residents at increased risk for potential abuse to unreported allegations of abuse
and neglect.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's admission Record dated 07/31/24, revealed a [AGE] year-old male,
admitted to facility on 12/22/23, and discharged on 01/10/24 to home. Resident #1's diagnoses included:
Sepsis (a life-threatening emergency that happens when the body's immune system has an extreme
response to an infection causing organ dysfunction. The body's reaction causes damage to its own tissues
and organs, and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not
recognized early and treated promptly), need for assistance with personal care, and mild cognitive
impairment of uncertain or unknown origin.
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 08, indicating
moderate impaired cognition.
Record review of Resident Interviews for Abuse on 01/04/24 revealed Resident #1 denied any abuse from
CNA A or CNA B during the provider investigation. No other resident or staff member alleged abuse by
CNA B.
Record review of Provider Investigation Report, page 7, dated 01/09/24, revealed the incident took place on
01/02/24 at 07:30 a.m. The intake was dated 01/04/24, for when the incident took place and was reported
by DON D.
In an interview on 07/31/24 at 12:15 pm the Administrator stated that she was on vacation when CNA A
stated CNA B abused Resident #1 on 01/02/24. The administrator said DON D, who was here at the time,
did not report the allegation of abuse to State, but she (administrator) did as soon as she came back. The
administrator stated DON D resigned shortly after that. The administrator stated she knew
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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
455625
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
510 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
it was a reportable, but she did not know about it until she came back from vacation, and she reported it
then.
In a telephone interview on 07/31/24 at 02:45 pm CNA B stated, that day (01/02/24), Resident #1 was very
anxious and in and out of bed. CNA B stated she and another CNA, CNA A, got the Hoyer (mechanical lift),
and put him back to bed. CNA B stated CNA A seemed really tired and said she (CNA A) wanted to just
leave the resident on the floor and not put him back in the bed because he was just going to get back out of
bed, but CNA B said they could not do that and they put him back to bed. They changed him and gave
report (reporting to the oncoming shift of each resident and how they were and any changes with
residents). It was the end of their (CNA A and CNA B) shift. DON D called her (CNA B) later and asked
CNA B what had happened. CNA B stated she was suspended for four days. CNA B stated they
investigated and interviewed co-workers and residents about abuse from her or anyone else. CNA B said
after four days, they called her and told her everything was good and she could come back to work. CNA B
stated when she came back, CNA A was not there anymore. CNA B stated she did not know why CNA A
made that report (allegations of verbal and physical abuse with Resident #1) on her because she (CNA B)
would not hurt or abuse anyone. CNA B stated if she notices any changes on a resident, she reports to the
nurse immediately and documents in the computer. CNA B stated if she finds a resident on the floor, she
reports to the nurse and puts it in the computer. CNA B stated she reported Resident #1 being on the floor
to LVN C, but she also is no longer working at the facility.
Review of facility's Reporting Alleged Violations of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Mistreatment dated
11/17 Reviewed/Revision 12/2023, revealed:
Policy:
It is the policy of this facility that each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect,
misappropriation of resident property, exploitation, and mistreatment. This includes but is not limited to
freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not
required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone,
including, but not limited to, Facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies
serving the resident, resident representatives, families, friends, or other individuals. If there is an allegation
or suspicion of abuse, the facility will make a report to the appropriate agencies as designated by State and
Federal laws.
Procedure:
1.In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the Facility will:
a. Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries
of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately but:
- Not later than two (2) hours after the allegation is made if the events that cause the allegation involves
abuse or results in serious bodily injury
- Not later than twenty-four (24) hours if the events that cause the allegation does not involve abuse and
does not result in serious bodily injury
2. Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment,
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455625
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
455625
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
510 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
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 0609
including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported to:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
a. The Administrator of the Facility
b. The State Survey Agency
Residents Affected - Few
c. Adult Protective Services (as appropriate)
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