F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure the resident had a right to a safe,
clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 2 ( Resident #8 and Resident #10) of 6 residents
reviewed for rights in that:
1. Resident #8's bathroom was observed to be unsafe and unsanitary.
2. Resident #8 and Resident #10 complained of roaches in their rooms and bathrooms.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of living in an unsanitary environment, and psychosocial
harm due to diminished quality of life.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #8's Face Sheet, dated [DATE], revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Acute (sudden) upper respiratory infection (a viral
infection that affects the nose, sinuses, or throat), Complete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord (a
spinal cord injury (SCI) that can cause permanent disability, significant morbidity, or even mortality),
sequela (a condition which was the consequence of a previous disease or injury), Hypoglycemia (condition
in which your blood sugar level is lower than the standard range), Acute (sudden) diastolic (congestive)
heart failure (the left ventricle has become stiffer than normal), and Spinal stenosis (occurs when the space
inside the backbone is too small), lumbar region (the part of the spine that's located between the ribs and
pelvic) without neurogenic claudication (without the spinal nerves in the lower spine compressed).
Record review of Resident #8's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated [DATE], Section C- Cognitive Response
Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 13, which indicated intact cognitive response.
Record review of Resident #10's Face Sheet, dated, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to
the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Essential (primary) hypertension, Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing),
unspecified; Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and
Cerebral infarction (stroke caused by a blockage or interruption of blood flow to the brain), unspecified.
Record Review of Resident #10's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated [DATE], Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 08, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:22 a.m., Resident #10 said the night prior she had seen a large roach
crawl under her chest of drawers that was across the room from her bed. Resident #10 said the bug was
not a water roach but a large regular cock roach. Resident #10 said she saw large roaches in her bathroom
often. Resident #10 said this bothered her because she did not like roaches. Resident #10 said she always
kept her house and bathroom clean when she lived at home. Resident #10 said her mom told her when she
was growing up that if you had roaches in your house, you were unclean.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:34 a.m., Resident #8 said he was upset about the water roaches in the
facility. Resident #8 said he had cock roaches in bathroom and the roaches came out at night. Resident #8
said he would turn on the light and the roaches would run everywhere. Resident #8 said his sink in his
bathroom was about to fall off the wall and the toilet was unsteady. Resident #8 said someone needed to
replace the base of his toilet. As investigator opened the bathroom door, Resident #8 said he was glad
someone looked at his bathroom because he had reported the need for repairs to the housekeeper and no
one had fixed the sink or toilet. Resident #8 said he was a large man and he had to lean on something to
go to the bathroom and he felt unsafe that the sink would fall off and he would hit his face on the floor and
bust his chin. Resident #8 said he was also afraid his toilet would fall over, and he would fall and would not
be able to get off the floor.
During on observation on [DATE] beginning at 10:40 a.m., of Resident #8's bathroom, observed the sink
was a wall mounted porcelain type attached only at the back of the sink. Observed the sink tilted slightly
downward in front. Observed the sink was unsteady and moved when pressure was applied to the front.
Observed the sink was attached to the wall behind the faucet with a board, approximately 12 inches long by
2 inches in width. Observed the board was screwed into the drywall on each end of the board. Observed
the area across the top of sink between the board and faucet and along the sides where the sink met with
the drywall, a thick layer of caulk had been applied to attach the sink to the wall. Observed on the right side
of the sink, at the top the sink, a ½ inch gap where the sink had pulled away from the wall. Observed
the toilet and observed a black substance and old off-white caulking material around the entire base of the
toilet. When toilet was touched, the unit moved and was unsteady at the base of the toilet. Observed the
toilet lid was lose and unsteady. Observed the right side of the toilet, between the unit and the wall and saw
a piece of caulking material that was covered in a black substance, pulled away from the toilet
approximately 6 inches in length. Observed the floor was covered in a yellow substance with dirt and fuzz.
The area where the tile and drywall met was covered in a yellow, dark stain. Observed a died roach under
the sink.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:52 p.m., the Administrator said he was not aware Resident #8's sink and
toilet were in need of repair. The Administrator said the facility had remounted Resident #8's sink in the past
and Resident #8 put pressure on the sink when he went to bathroom because he was a large man. The
Administrator said the facility would need to find a different way to mount Resident #8's sink to be more
secure.
Record review of the facility pest control service log revealed an entry of log check and initials on [DATE]
and the facility was serviced for roaches, spiders, and beetles based on a log check and documentation
and initials on [DATE]
Record review of the facility's policy, Resident Rights, dated 08/2009, revealed employees shall treat all
residents with kindness, respect, and dignity. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all
residents of this facility. These rights include the resident's right to: be informed about rights and
responsibilities.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure resident had the right to be free from abuse for 2
(Resident #4 and Resident #5) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse and neglect.
The facility failed to prevent CNA D from verbally abusing Resident #4 and Resident #5 on 07/04/2024
witnessed by RN C when she yelled, screamed, and slammed the door.
These failures could place residents at risk of fear, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life, and
further abuse.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #4's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with of diagnoses of Ataxic (lack of voluntary muscle control) cerebral
palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability to move, maintain balance, and posture) , Other speech and
language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the area between the brain
and spinal cord) and cerebral infarction (condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted,
causing tissue death in the brain), Anxiety disorder (mental health condition that can cause significant and
uncontrollable feelings of fear and anxiety), unspecified (do not meet the exact criteria for any other anxiety
disorder), and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), unspecified
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 06/13/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 09, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
Record review of Resident #5's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed an [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Cerebral palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability
to move, maintain balance, and posture), unspecified-Infantile (occurred before, during, or shortly after
birth), Parkinsonism (brain condition that cause slowed movements, stiffness, and tremors), unspecified,
Unspecified voice and resonance disorder (can involve issues with the quality, pitch, or volume of the
voice).
Record review of Resident #5's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 06/27/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 05, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 4:47 a.m., LVN E said she had worked with CNA D and said CNA D's
voice was loud and at times she talked to residents harshly. LVN E said she was not sure at times if CNA D
was upset or stern.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 9:34 a.m., CNA D said she did not yell at Resident #4 or Resident #5
and denied she slammed the door. CNA D said RN C had threatened her that RN C was going to call the
state and the police if she ever abused the residents. CNA D said the incident occurred on 07/04/2024.
CNA D said she felt RN C was harassing her and she called the DON to report RN C. CNA D denied she
ever yelled at any resident and said she had a loud voice naturally. CNA D said she had been trained and
in-serviced on abuse and neglect.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 9:46 a.m., the DON said RN C had brought the concern that CNA D
had yelled at Resident #4 and Resident #5 to her on 07/04/2024. The DON said CNA D had also called her
that day as well to report she felt harassed by RN C because RN C had threatened to report her to the
state. The DON said the allegation of verbal abuse was not reported to HHSC Regulatory because
Resident #4 and Resident #5 denied the allegation that CNA D yelled at them and said CNA D was just
loud. The DON said CNA D could be loud and abrasive and once the staff got to know her, differences
could be worked out and staff were able to work with CNA D. The DON said she did not document her
interview with Resident #4 and Resident #5.
During a confidential phone interview on 07/17/2024 at 1:01 p.m., the confidential person said RN C had
reported she had witnessed CNA D yell and scream at Resident #4 and Resident #5 on 07/04/2024. The
confidential person said she reported the incident to the DON and the Administrator per procedure. The
confidential person said she had witnessed CNA D be loud, rude, and verbally aggressive toward residents
in the past. The confidential person said she had filled out grievance forms about CNA D, but nothing
became of them.
During a group interview on 07/17/2024 at 1:37 p.m., with Resident #4 and Resident #5, Resident #5 said
she knew CNA D and called her by her first name. Resident #5 said CNA D talked loudly when she came in
the room on 07/04/2024, but she also yelled at her and Resident #4. Resident #5 said CNA D did not like it
when she or Resident #4 pulled their call light. Resident #5 said she did not want to get anyone in trouble.
Resident #5 looked around the room and refused to make eye contact at this point. Resident #5 said it
made her nervous to think she would be yelled at and said CNA D yelled at her and Resident #4
sometimes. Resident #5 said she did not tell anyone because she did not want to get anyone in trouble.
Resident #4 was observed during the conversation to sit in her wheelchair, hunched down, and quiet. When
engaged, Resident #4 said she remembered CNA D yelled at her, but the questions made her nervous.
Resident #4 called CNA D by her first name. Resident #4 said CNA D yelled sometimes in a mean way, but
she was nervous to talk about it.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 2:25 p.m., RN C said she witnessed CNA D as she walked by the
nurses' station and enter the room of Resident #4 and Resident #5 and yell at the residents in loud, irritated
tone of voice on the evening of 07/04/2024. RN C said she witnessed CNA D as she slammed the door and
continued to yell and scream so loud she could hear CNA D's voice through the wall. RN C said CNA D told
Resident #4 and Resident #5, to calm down, stop repeating questions, you already had your medication.
RN C said when CNA D came out, RN C told CNA D that the screaming was unacceptable and if she did it
again, RN C would report her to the state and the police. RN C said CNA D tone of voice was loud at times,
but during the specific incident on 07/04/2024, CNA D sounded harsh, rude, and hateful. RN C said she
reported the incident to the ADON, DON and Administrator immediately or less than hour after she
witnessed the incident.
During an interview 07/18/2024 at 2:42 p.m., the Administrator said the allegation that CNA D was verbally
aggressive to Resident #4 and Resident #5 was not reported to him but was reported to the DON. The
Administrator said the DON had informed him she had interviewed Resident #4 and Resident #5 and they
denied the allegation.
During an interview on 07/18/2024 at 2:52 p.m., the DON said RN C reported to her that RN C had
witnessed, in RN C's opinion, CNA D open Resident #4 and Resident #5's door and yell and scream at the
residents and slam the door. The DON said she first checked on the residents and interviewed Resident #4
and Resident #5 and asked specific questions in regard to CNA D. The DON said Resident #4 and
Resident #5 denied all the allegations. The DON said she reported the incident to the Administrator.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The DON said she spoke with CNA D about the allegation and details. The DON said CNA D denied all
allegations and said she had witnesses. The DON said she did not interview RN C because Resident #4
and Resident #5 denied the allegation. The DON said CNA D was not removed from the floor because
there was not an investigation. The DON said she did not document the incident or interview the witnesses
CNA D said saw her during the alleged incident.
Residents Affected - Few
During a group interview on 07/18/2024 at 2:52 p.m., the Administrator said that he had not had any
complaints or grievances forms from staff or residents concerning CNA D. The Administrator said he had
never had any grievances forms that were filed to disappear. The DON said the facility did not have
grievance forms disappear and all grievance forms were addressed promptly.
Record review of CNA D's employee record revealed CNA D had no relevant disciplinary actions.
Record review of the facility's policy, Preventing Resident Abuse, dated 12/2013, revealed the facility would
condone any form of resident abuse and continually monitor the facility's policies and procedures. The
abuse prevention/intervention program includes: encouraging all personnel to report any signs or suspected
incidents of abuse to facility management immediately; training all staff and practitioners how to resolve
conflict appropriately; training staff to understand and manage a resident's verbal and physical aggression.
Record review of the facility policy, Abuse Investigations, dated 11/2010, revealed all reports of resident
abuse and neglect shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated by facility management.
1. Should an incident or suspect incident of resident abuse or neglect be reported, the Administrator, or
his/her designee, will appoint a member of management to investigate the alleged incident.
2. The Administrator will provide any supporting documents relative to the alleged incident to the person in
charge of the of the investigation.
3. The individual conducting the investigation will, as a minimum:
c. Interview the person reporting the incident;
d. Interview the witnesses;
e. Interview staff members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident;
f. Interview other residents to who the accused employee provides care or services to;
g. Review all events leading up to the event
k. Focusing the investigation on determining if abuse or neglect has occurred, the extent, the cause;
l. Provide complete and thorough documentation of the investigation.
7. Employee(s) who had been accused of resident abuse would be suspended from duty until the results of
the investigation had been reviewed by the administrator.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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F 0600
Record review of the facility's policy, Reporting Abuse to Facility Management, dated 04/2012, revealed:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
It is the responsibility of our employees, facility, consultants, Attending Physicians, family, visitors, etc., to
promptly report any incident or suspected incident of neglect or residence abut to facility management
without fear of retaliation.
Residents Affected - Few
4. Employees must immediately report any suspected abuse or incidents of abuse to the Director of
Nursing or in absence of the Director of Nursing, to the Nurse Supervisor on duty. Failure to report such an
incident may result in legal/criminal action being filed against individual(s) withholding such information.
8. The Administrator or Director of Nursing must be immediately notified of suspected abuse or incidents of
abuse. If such incidents occur or are discovered after hours, the Administrator or Director of Nursing must
be called at home or paged and informed of such incident. The facility will take all necessary actions as a
result of the investigation.
12. A completed copy of documentation forms and written statements from witnesses must be provided to
the administrator within two hours of the occurrence of an incident or suspected abuse. An immediate
investigation will be made in a copy of the findings of such investigation will be provided to the administrator
within three to five days.
Record review of the facility's policy, Reporting Abuse to State Agencies and Other Entities/Individuals,
dated 11/2010, revealed all suspected violations of abuse will be immediately reported to appropriate state
agencies and other entities or individuals as may be required by law. Policy Interpretation:
1. Should a suspected violation of abuse and neglect be reported, the facility administrator, or his/her
designee, will promptly notify the following persons or agencies of such incident:
a. The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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
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
observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving
abuse are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that
cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, to other officials (including to the State
Survey Agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care
facilities) in accordance with State law through established procedures for 2 (Resident #4 and Resident #5)
of 7 residents reviewed for abuse and neglect.
The facility failed to report to the Health and Human Services Commission State Survey Agency and other
officials when an alleged allegation of verbal abuse was reported by RN C when she witnessed CNA D
verbally abuse Resident # on 07/04/2024.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of ongoing neglect.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #4's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with of diagnoses of Ataxic (lack of voluntary muscle control) cerebral
palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability to move, maintain balance, and posture) , Other speech and
language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the area between the brain
and spinal cord) and cerebral infarction (condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted,
causing tissue death in the brain), Anxiety disorder (mental health condition that can cause significant and
uncontrollable feelings of fear and anxiety), unspecified (do not meet the exact criteria for any other anxiety
disorder), and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), unspecified
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 06/13/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 09, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
Record review of Resident #5's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed an [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Cerebral palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability
to move, maintain balance, and posture), unspecified-Infantile (occurred before, during, or shortly after
birth), Parkinsonism (brain condition that cause slowed movements, stiffness, and tremors), unspecified,
Unspecified voice and resonance disorder (can involve issues with the quality, pitch, or volume of the
voice).
Record review of Resident #5's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 06/27/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 05, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 2:25 p.m., RN C said on the evening of 07/04/2024, she witnessed
CNA D as she walked by the nurses' station and enter the room of Resident #4 and Resident #5 and yell at
the residents in loud, irritated tone of voice. RN C said she witnessed CNA D as she slammed the door and
continued to yell and scream so loud she could hear through the wall. RN C said CNA D told Resident #4
and Resident #5, to calm down, stop repeating questions, you already had your medication. RN C said
when CNA D came out, she told CNA D that the screaming was unacceptable. RN C said CNA D tone of
voice was loud at times, but during the specific incident on 07/04/2024, that time,
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
CNA D sounded harsh, rude, and hateful. RN C said she notified the Administrator, DON and ADON and
reported what she witnessed immediately or less than hour after she witnessed the incident. RN C said she
was never questioned about the incident and continued to observe CNA D work the floor.
During an interview 07/18/2024 at 2:42 p.m., the Administrator identified himself as the facility's Abuse
Coordinator. The Administrator said the allegation that CNA D was verbally aggressive to Resident #4 and
Resident #5 was not reported to him but was reported to the DON. The Administrator said the DON had
informed him she had interviewed Resident #4 and Resident #5 and they denied the allegation.
During a group interview on 07/18/2024 at 2:52 p.m., the DON said RN C reported to her that RN C had
witnessed, in RN C's opinion, CNA D open Resident #4 and Resident #5's door and yell and scream at the
residents and slam the door. The DON said she first checked on the residents and interviewed Resident #4
and Resident #5 and asked specific questions in regard to CNA D. The DON said Resident #4 and
Resident #5 denied all the allegations. The DON said she reported to the incident to the Administrator. The
DON said she spoke with CNA D about the allegation and details. The DON said CNA D denied and said
she had witnesses. The DON said she did not interview RN C because Resident #4 and Resident #5
denied the allegation. The DON said CNA D was not removed from the floor because there was not an
investigation. The DON said she did not document the incident or investigate the any further, including the
witnesses CNA D had reported. The DON said she did not report the incident to the state.
Record review of the facility's policy, Preventing Resident Abuse, dated 12/2013, revealed the facility would
condone any form of resident abuse and continually monitor the facility's policies and procedures. The
abuse prevention/intervention program includes: encouraging all personnel to report any signs or suspected
incidents of abuse to facility management immediately; training all staff and practitioners how to resolve
conflict appropriately; training staff to understand and manage a resident's verbal and physical aggression.
Record review of the facility policy, Abuse Investigations, dated 11/2010, revealed all reports of resident
abuse and neglect shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated by facility management.
1. Should an incident or suspect incident of resident abuse or neglect be reported, the Administrator, or
his/her designee, will appoint a member of management to investigate the alleged incident.
2. The Administrator will provide any supporting documents relative to the alleged incident to the person in
charge of the of the investigation.
3. The individual conducting the investigation will, as a minimum:
c. Interview the person reporting the incident;
d. Interview the witnesses;
e. Interview staff members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident;
f. Interview other residents to who the accused employee provides care or services to;
g. Review all events leading up to the event
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
k. Focusing the investigation on determining if abuse or neglect has occurred, the extent, the cause;
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
l. Provide complete and thorough documentation of the investigation.
Residents Affected - Few
7. Employee(s) who had been accused of resident abuse would be suspended from duty until the results of
the investigation had been reviewed by the administrator.
Record review of the facility's policy, Reporting Abuse to Facility Management, dated 04/2012, revealed:
It is the responsibility of our employees, facility, consultants, Attending Physicians, family, visitors, etc., to
promptly report any incident or suspected incident of neglect or residence abut to facility management
without fear of retaliation.
4. Employees must immediately report any suspected abuse or incidents of abuse to the Director of
Nursing or in absence of the Director of Nursing, to the Nurse Supervisor on duty. Failure to report such an
incident may result in legal/criminal action being filed against individual(s) withholding such information.
8. The Administrator or Director of Nursing must be immediately notified of suspected abuse or incidents of
abuse. If such incidents occur or are discovered after hours, the Administrator or Director of Nursing must
be called at home or paged and informed of such incident. The facility will take all necessary actions as a
result of the investigation.
Record review of the facility's policy, Reporting Abuse to State Agencies and Other Entities/Individuals,
dated 11/2010, revealed all suspected violations of abuse will be immediately reported to appropriate state
agencies and other entities or individuals as may be required by law. Policy Interpretation:
1. Should a suspected violation of abuse and neglect be reported, the facility administrator, or his/her
designee, will promptly notify the following persons or agencies of such incident:
a. The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to have evidence that all violations in response to abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, were thoroughly investigated for 2 (Resident #4 and Resident #5) of
7 residents reviewed for abuse and neglect.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to investigate the allegation of verbal abuse by CNA D on 07/04/2024 towards Resident
#4 and Resident #5 witnessed by RN C.
The failure could place residents at risk of allegation of abuse not being thoroughly investigated and at risk
of ongoing abuse.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #4's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with of diagnoses of Ataxic (lack of voluntary muscle control) cerebral
palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability to move, maintain balance, and posture) , Other speech and
language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the area between the brain
and spinal cord) and cerebral infarction (condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted,
causing tissue death in the brain), Anxiety disorder (mental health condition that can cause significant and
uncontrollable feelings of fear and anxiety), unspecified (do not meet the exact criteria for any other anxiety
disorder), and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), unspecified
Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 06/13/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 09, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
Record review of Resident #5's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed an [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Cerebral palsy (disorder that affects a person's ability
to move, maintain balance, and posture), unspecified-Infantile (occurred before, during, or shortly after
birth), Parkinsonism (brain condition that cause slowed movements, stiffness, and tremors), unspecified,
Unspecified voice and resonance disorder (can involve issues with the quality, pitch, or volume of the
voice).
Record review of Resident #5's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 06/27/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 05, which indicated a moderate impairment response.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 2:25 p.m., RN C said she witnessed CNA D as she walked by the
nurses' station and enter the room of Resident #4 and Resident #5 and yell at the residents in loud, irritated
tone of voice. RN C said she witnessed CNA D as she slammed the door and continued to yell and scream
so loud she could hear through the wall. RN C said CNA D told Resident #4 and Resident #5, to calm
down, stop repeating questions, you already had your medication. RN C said when CNA D came out, she
told CNA D that the screaming was unacceptable. RN C said CNA D voice tone was loud at times, but at
during the specific incident on 07/04/2024, that time, CNA D sounded harsh, rude, and hateful. RN C said
she notified Administrator, DON and ADON and reported what she witnessed immediately or less than hour
after she witnessed the incident. RN C said she was never questioned about the incident and continued to
observe CNA D work the floor.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview 07/18/2024 at 2:42 p.m., the Administrator identified himself as the facility's Abuse
Coordinator. The Administrator said the allegation that CNA D was verbally aggressive to Resident #4 and
Resident #5 was not reported to him but was reported to the DON. The Administrator said the DON had
informed him she had interviewed Resident #4 and Resident #5 and they denied the allegation. The
Administrator said he did not investigate the incident further based on the statement of the DON and no
documentation was obtained.
During a group interview on 07/18/2024 at 2:52 p.m., the DON said RN C reported to her that RN C had
witnessed, in RN C's opinion, CNA D open Resident #4 and Resident #5's door and yell and scream at the
resident and slam the door. The DON said she first checked on the residents and interviewed Resident #4
and Resident #5 and asked specific questions in regard to CNA D. The DON said Resident #4 and
Resident #5 denied all the allegations. The DON said she reported to the incident to the Administrator. The
DON said she spoke with CNA D about the allegation and details. The DON said CNA D denied and said
she had witnesses. The DON said she did not interview RN C because Resident #4 and Resident #5
denied the allegation. The DON said CNA D was not removed from the floor because there was not an
investigation. The DON said she did not document the incident or investigate the incident any further,
including the witnesses CNA D had reported.
Record review of the facility's policy, Preventing Resident Abuse, dated 12/2013, revealed the facility would
condone any form of resident abuse and continually monitor the facility's policies and procedures. The
abuse prevention/intervention program includes: encouraging all personnel to report any signs or suspected
incidents of abuse to facility management immediately; training all staff and practitioners how to resolve
conflict appropriately; training staff to understand and manage a resident's verbal and physical aggression.
Record review of the facility policy, Abuse Investigations, dated 11/2010, revealed all reports of resident
abuse and neglect shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated by facility management.
1. Should an incident or suspect incident of resident abuse or neglect be reported, the Administrator, or
his/her designee, will appoint a member of management to investigate the alleged incident.
2. The Administrator will provide any supporting documents relative to the alleged incident to the person in
charge of the of the investigation.
3. The individual conducting the investigation will, as a minimum:
c. Interview the person reporting the incident;
d. Interview the witnesses;
e. Interview staff members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident;
f. Interview other residents to who the accused employee provides care or services to;
g. Review all events leading up to the event
k. Focusing the investigation on determining if abuse or neglect has occurred, the extent, the cause;
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 0610
l. Provide complete and thorough documentation of the investigation.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
7. Employee(s) who had been accused of resident abuse would be suspended from duty until the results of
the investigation had been reviewed by the administrator.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility's policy, Reporting Abuse to Facility Management, dated 04/2012, revealed:
4. Employees must immediately report any suspected abuse or incidents of abuse to the Director of
Nursing or in absence of the Director of Nursing, to the Nurse Supervisor on duty. Failure to report such an
incident may result in legal/criminal action being filed against individual(s) withholding such information.
12. A completed copy of documentation forms and written statements from witnesses must be provided to
the administrator within two hours of the occurrence of an incident or suspected abuse. An immediate
investigation will be made in a copy of the findings of such investigation will be provided to the administrator
within three to five days.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remains
free of accident hazards as possible 2 (Resident #7 and Resident #8) of 6 reviewed for accidents
The DON brought a dog to work at the facility that bit Resident #7 on the ankle and was aggressive toward
Resident #8.
This was determined at no actual harm with the potential for more than minimal harm at past
non-compliance due to the facility having implemented actions that corrected the non-compliance prior to
the beginning of the investigation dated on 07/08/2024 when staff were in-serviced no dogs were allowed at
the facility.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of an unsafe environment that could lead to a
diminished quality of life.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #7's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Major depressive disorder (a mental illness that can
cause a persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities that are usually enjoyable), recurrent severe
without psychotic features, Chronic (persisting) obstructive pulmonary disease (a condition caused by
damage to the airways or other parts of the lung that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe), and
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), oropharyngeal phase (the first phase of swallowing and involves the
mouth and throat).
Record review of Resident #7's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 05/17/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 15, which indicated intact cognitive response.
Record review of Resident #8's Face Sheet, dated 07/23/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Acute (sudden) upper respiratory infection (a viral
infection that affects the nose, sinuses, or throat), Complete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord (a
spinal cord injury (SCI) that can cause permanent disability, significant morbidity, or even mortality),
sequela (a condition which was the consequence of a previous disease or injury), Hypoglycemia (condition
in which your blood sugar level is lower than the standard range), Acute (sudden) diastolic (congestive)
heart failure (the left ventricle has become stiffer than normal), and Spinal stenosis (occurs when the space
inside the backbone is too small), lumbar region (the part of the spine that's located between the ribs and
pelvic) without neurogenic claudication (without the spinal nerves in the lower spine compressed).
Record review of Resident #8's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 06/21/2024, Section C- Cognitive
Response Patterns revealed a BIMS score of 13, which indicated intact cognitive response.
During an observation on 07/17/2024 at 5:48 a.m., observed a small, silver bowl in the floor of the DON's
office and a small dog crate under the desk with a blanket. Observed there was no dog present.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 5:50 a.m., the DON said she previously brought her dog to work but
did not at the present time. The DON said the last time she brought her dog to the facility was
approximately 11 or 12 days prior.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 10:25 a.m., NA A said the DON brought her dog to the facility in the
past. NA A said the dog snapped at her in an aggressive way on one occasion because she walked up and
startled the dog. NA A said the dog did not make contact with her. NA A said she did not report the incident
to the DON or Administrator because she did not think the incident was relevant. NA A said the incident had
occurred within the last two months, but she could not remember the date.
During an interview on 07/17/2024 at 2:25 p.m., RN C said the DON's dog had snapped at her in an
aggressive manner on Hall 5 one day and she put her foot out to block the dog. RN C said she was not
in-serviced on whether or not it was allowed for staff to bring a pet to work. RN C said she did not think it
was appropriate for a staff member to bring a pet to the facility because the staff needed to concentrate on
their assigned tasks. RN C said the incident had occurred within the last month, but she could not
remember the date.
During an interview on 07/18/2024 at 10:34 a.m., Resident #8 said approximately a month prior, as he sat
on his scooter by the nurses' station, he was approached by the DON's dog. Resident #8 said he was
sitting by the birdcage and the dog ran up to him like it wanted to be petted and Resident #8 reached down,
and the dog snapped at him in a defensive manner. Resident #8 said he was not afraid of dogs, but the
incident made him mad because he did not want other residents to be bitten.
During an interview on 07/18/2024 at 11:40 a.m., the DON said she was not aware that her dog had nipped
or snapped residents or was aggressive toward residents or other people.
During an interview on 07/18/2024 at 12:23 p.m., the Business Office Manager said she was aware the
DON brought her dog to work, and she kept the dog in her office 99% of the time. The Business Office
Manager said the dog would approach residents, visit resident in their rooms, and laid on their beds. The
Business Office Manager said the dog's favorite place to run up to was to the bird cage in the rotunda area
or the side door where the dog went out to go the restroom. The Business Office Manager said the dog at
one time ran up to a resident's family member and pressed his nose to back of her leg, but the dog never
nipped. The Business Office Manager said the dog approached others.
During an interview 07/18/2024 at 3:58 p.m., Resident #7 said she was bit on the ankle by the DON's dog a
couple of months prior. She said she was walking by the nurses' station and the dog reached out and bit
her on the right ankle on the outside of the ankle. Resident #7 said the bite broke the skin. Resident #7 said
she did not tell anyone because she did not want to cause trouble. When asked to explain, Resident #7 she
said she had to go to the nurses to get her meds and she wanted to keep the peace. Resident #7 said she
was afraid of the dog after the incident. Observation no scar on Resident #7's right ankle, on outer side
where Resident #7 pointed when she showed where the dog had bitten her.
Record review of Resident #7's Progress Notes, dated 03/12/2024 to 07/17/2024, revealed no injury or
open area to Resident #7's ankle.
Record review of a facility in-service sign-in sheet, dated 07/08/2024, revealed staff were informed, No
dogs allowed by staff. Do not bring your pets to work day or night by the Administrator.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Stephenville
1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of the facility's dog policy, [Facility Name] and [Facility Name] Doggie Contract, not dated,
revealed if the dog is a disturbance to the resident population, the dog must leave. This could include but it's
not limited to barking, biting, pooping, smelling, growling, chasing, aggravating, spitting, howling, peeing,
humping, rolling, hunting, etc.
Residents Affected - Some
4. revealed the dog must be: friendly to all residents, staff, and family members.
5. revealed the dog must be: not allowed to wander the facility alone without the resident with the dog.
There was no policy that outlined and directed situations when employees brought dogs to the facility
provided to this investigator when requested multiple times while on-site 07/17/2024 - 07/23/2024.
Record review revealed the DON did not have a contract or facility documentation signed that indicated she
would agree to the [Facility Name] Doggie Contract and facility policy. Record review revealed the DON's
dog was up to date on vaccinations.
This was identified as PNC, correction date of in-service (07/08/24)
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