F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflected
the resident's status for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 11 residents reviewed for accuracy of
assessments. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's fall on [DATE] was accurately coded in the MDS
assessment.The facility failed to ensure Resident #2's fall on [DATE] was accurately coded in the MDS
assessment.This failure could place residents at risk of improper or incorrect care and services necessary
for their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The findings included:1. Record review of Resident
#1's face sheet dated [DATE] reflected the resident was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: cerebral infarction (stroke), muscle weakness, Alzheimer's
disease (decline in memory, thinking, and behavior), heart disease, contractures of right knee/left knee, and
other lack of coordination. Record review of Resident #1's MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected
Resident #1 did not have a BIMS conducted as he was rarely/never understood. Resident #1's fall (with no
injury) on [DATE] was not reflected or coded in section J: health conditions - falls. No falls since previous
quarterly MDS assessment noted.Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated [DATE] reflected
[Resident #1] was at risk for falls due to poor safety awareness and impaired cognition related to dementia.
[Resident #1] had bilateral lower extremities contractures which increased his risk due to poor posture, poor
trunk control, and had a tendency to lean forward while up in the wheelchair. Date initiated: [DATE]. Record
review of Resident #1's progress note dated [DATE] at 11:30 AM reflected informed [Resident #1] had fallen
at dining room. Immediately walked to back of dining room where I noted locked wheelchair facing back
window. Noted [Resident #1] face on floor with active bleeding to front forehead. Neck stabilized. [Resident
#1] turned on his back, has contractures to bilateral lower extremities. Noted laceration approximately 3.5
centimeters long applied pressure, site covered with dry dressing. [Resident #1] conscious at all times,
eyes opened. Neuro check done. [Resident #1] non-verbal, usual for him, no deviation from his norm. Neck
stabilized during transfers and placed back to bed. At 11:39 AM, MD called with new order transfer
[Resident #1] to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. At 11:40 AM, ambulance was called for
emergency transfer. At 11:55 AM, hospital was called and gave report. Ambulance arrived to facility and
transported [Resident #1] to the hospital. At 12:10 PM, RP called and informed of change of condition.
Thanked for calling and verbalized understanding. Documented by LVN A. 2. Record review of Resident
#2's face sheet dated [DATE] reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: Parkinson's disease (brain disorder that affects movement
and causes tremors, stiffness, and slowness), Alzheimer's disease (decline in memory, thinking, and
behavior), epilepsy (seizures), cerebral infarction (stroke), depression, muscle weakness, and other lack of
coordination. Resident #2 expired on [DATE].Record review of Resident #2's MDS assessment dated
[DATE] reflected Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 4, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Resident #2's
fall (with
Residents Affected - Few
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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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Event ID:
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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
455625
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
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 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
a major injury) on [DATE] was not reflected or coded in section J: health conditions - falls. No falls since
previous quarterly MDS assessment noted.Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated [DATE]
reflected [Resident #2] was at risk for falls related to Parkinson's disease, unsteady gait, history of falls,
poor balance, and behavior of not calling for assistance by using the call light. Date initiated: [DATE].
[Resident #2] had a fracture to right wrist related to a fall and was at risk for pain, discomfort, and limited
range of motion to right upper extremity. Date initiated: [DATE].Record review of Resident #2's progress
note dated [DATE] at 12:36 AM reflected CNA responding to call light. Noted [Resident #2] on the floor in
sitting position next to bed. CNA called this nurse to room. Upon entering room, noted [Resident #2] sitting
next to bed on floor and urine on floor under resident. [Resident #2] stated he was attempting to go to the
bathroom but lost his balance and slid off bed to floor. No hematomas or skin tears noted. [Resident #2]
was able to move extremities X 4, however, stated right wrist hurts a little. Pain medication given at this
time. [Resident #2] did not use call light to call for assistance. Roommate put on call light. Educated
[Resident #2] on calling for help but [Resident #2] used poor judgement and was forgetful. Assisted back to
bed and incontinent care was rendered. Documented by LVN B. On [DATE] at 10:40 AM, an attempted
interview and observation with Resident #1, revealed he was not interviewable. Resident #1 did not answer
baseline questions or questions related to the incident. Resident #1 laid in bed with the call light within
reach. There were no safety concerns and the bed was at its lowest position. Resident #1 appeared with
good personal hygiene, no injury, and not in distress.On [DATE] at 11:20 AM, an attempted telephone
interview with LVN A, revealed he did not answer. A message was left requesting a callback. No callback
was received. On [DATE] at 3:10 PM, in an interview with LVN B, she said she recalled the CNAs were
rounding and called LVN B because Resident #2 was sitting on the right side of his bed and the wheelchair
was on his left side. LVN B said, that day (did not recall date or time), Resident #2 stated he was going to
the restroom, but did not get there in time and urinated. LVN B said Resident #2 said he slipped and he was
sitting on the urine. LVN B said Resident #2 said his hand hurt so they got him back to bed and instructed
him not to move his hand. LVN B said she propped and iced Resident #2's hand, called the MD, and the
MD ordered x-rays. LVN B said Resident #2 had a history of falls as he did not like to ask for help and
would say he could do things on his own. LVN B said Resident #2 had Parkinson's so he had tremors and
they constantly re-educated him on using his call light, but he was also very forgetful and tried to get up
without asking for help. LVN B said the bed was always in its lowest position before the fall, and LVN B said
she did not recall what interventions were added afterwards. LVN B said when there was a fall, the DON
updated the care plan. On [DATE] at 3:50 PM, in an interview MDS F, she said she reviewed the MDS
assessments for Resident #1 and Resident #2 and the falls were not coded correctly for the residents' MDS
assessments. MDS F said the fall on [DATE] for Resident #1 should have been coded yes on the following
MDS assessment on [DATE] as section J1800 of the MDS assessment asked if the resident had any falls
since the prior assessment. MDS F added Resident #2' s fall on [DATE] should have been coded yes on
MDS assessment dated [DATE] as section J1800 asked if resident had any falls since prior assessment.
MDS F said there was no negative outcome to the residents, and they would not be at risk of harm or injury
as the falls were care planned and interventions were implemented after each incident for every fall. MDS F
said it was still important for the MDS to be accurate. On [DATE] at 5:30 PM, in an interview with the DON,
she said Resident #1 had a fall on [DATE] and he had no injury. The DON said Resident #2 had a fall on
[DATE] which resulted in a fracture to his right wrist (serious injury). The DON said when a fall happened,
she reviewed, and she was usually the one who wrote and updated the care plans. The DON said
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455625
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
455625
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
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 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
if MDS assessments did not capture the fall, it did not affect the care because herself or the team would
have updated the care plan and implemented interventions. The DON said not capturing the falls on the
MDS assessments, did not affect the payment, but rather it would just not be coded correctly. Record review
of the facility's Resident Assessment and Associated Processes policy dated 01/2022 reflected - Policy: It is
the policy of this facility that resident's will be assessed and the findings documented in their clinical health
record. The comprehensive assessment includes the completion of the MDS as well as the Care Area
Assessment process. An accurate comprehensive assessment will include special treatments and
procedures. Record review of CMS's RAI Version 3.0 Manual dated 10/2024 reflected section J:J1700: Fall
History on Admission/Entry or ReentryPlanning for Care: Determine the potential need for further
assessment and intervention, including evaluation of the resident's need for rehabilitation or assistive
devices. Evaluate the physical environment as well as staffing needs for residents who are at risk for falls.
J1800: Any Falls Since Admission/Entry or Reentry or Prior Assessment - Has the resident had any falls
since admission/entry/reentry or the prior assessment, whichever is more recent.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455625
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