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Inspection

Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS #4557975 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. 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 that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for 1 of 5 Residents (Resident #27) reviewed for quality of care: Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #27 was wearing compression stockings (a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of and guard against further progression of venous disorders such as swelling/inflammation and blood clots) as ordered by the physician. This failure could place residents of risk for not receiving appropriate care and treatment. The findings were: Record review of Resident #27's face sheet, dated 1/25/23 revealed a [AGE] year old male admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia, muscle wasting and atrophy (wasting [thinning] or loss of muscle tissue), diabetes and heart failure. Record review of Resident #27's most recent quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/30/22 revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired for daily decision-making skills and required one-person physical assist with bed mobility and transfers. Record review of Resident #27's comprehensive person-centered care plan, revision date 1/4/23 revealed the resident had decreased cardiac output related to congestive heart failure with interventions that included, knee high compression stockings to bilateral lower extremities as ordered. Record review of Resident #27's Order Summary Report, dated 1/25/23 revealed the following order, KNEE HIGH COMPRESSION STOCKINGS TO BILATERAL LOWER EXTREMITIES. TO BE APPLIED AT 8am **MAY REMOVE FOR HYGIENE PURPOSES** one time a day for CHF (congestive heart failure), with start date 10/16/21 and no end date. Record review of Resident #27's Treatment Administration Record for January 2023 revealed documentation entered daily from 1/1/23 to 1/24/23 for, KNEE HIGH COMPRESSION STOCKINGS TO BILATERAL LOWER EXTREMITIES. TO BE APPLIED AT 8AM ***MAY REMOVE FOR HYGIENE PURPOSES** one time a day for CHF (congestive heart failure with start date 10/16/21 and no end date. During an observation and interview on 1/24/23 at 10:03 a.m., Resident #27 stated he was supposed to use compression socks but was unable to explain why he needed the compression socks or where they were. Resident #27 was observed with discoloration and swelling to the lower extremities and wearing (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 5 Event ID: 455797 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 455797 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 169 Medical Dr Pearsall, TX 78061 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 ankle length light blue socks and no compression stockings. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observations on 1/25/23 at 2:56 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. revealed Resident #27 wearing ankle length light blue socks and no compression stockings. Residents Affected - Few Observations on 1/26/23 at 7:45 a.m. and 12:32 p.m. revealed Resident #27 wearing ankle length gray socks and no compression stockings. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 1:18 p.m., LVN A stated Resident #27 was supposed to be wearing compression stockings. LVN A stated she was responsible for ensuring the resident was wearing the compression stockings because she had been signing off on the MAR (medication administration record) the resident was wearing the compression stockings per the physician's orders. LVN A stated the CNA was tasked with physically applying the compression stockings to the resident. LVN A stated, Resident #27 does not refuse, he really does not refuse anything. LVN A stated, if the resident was not wearing the compression stockings consistently as ordered, the resident could decline and the disease process of blood flow would be worse. LVN A stated the CNA was supposed to inform her the compression stockings were applied to the resident but could not recall which CNA had told her the compression stockings had been applied to Resident #27. During an observation and interview on 1/26/23 at 1:36 p.m., CNA B stated Resident #27 was supposed to be wearing compression stockings and the CNAs were responsible for ensuring the resident was wearing the compression stockings. CNA B stated Resident #27 was provided with about 7 pairs of compression stockings and if the resident needed more, they could be obtained from central supply. CNA B stated she had showered Resident #27 earlier in the morning and was supposed to put the compression stockings on the resident but got side-tracked and forgot. CNA B stated, Resident #27 was supposed to wear the compression stockings because the resident's legs swell and the stockings help to keep the swelling down. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 12:35 p.m., the DON stated it was the expectation of the nursing staff to ensure a resident who was prescribed compression stockings was provided with the compression stockings because the nurse was documenting on the medication administration record the compression stockings were being used. The DON stated, the CNA would make sure the compression stockings were applied and the nursing staff would ensure the compression stockings were being worn. The DON stated, if residents prescribed compression stockings were not utilized it could result in the resident experiencing swelling and discomfort. At the time of the exit on 1/27/23 at 12:35 p.m., additional policies for the use of adaptive equipment/compression stockings were not provided from the DON. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455797 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 455797 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 169 Medical Dr Pearsall, TX 78061 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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 effectively maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 3 of 6 residents (Resident #36, #95 and #15) reviewed for infection control, in that: Residents Affected - Few 1. CMA C (Certified Medication Aide) I did not ensure proper disinfection of multi-use equipment (electronic wrist blood pressure cuff) after it was used to obtain Resident #36's blood pressure and before it was used to obtain Resident #95's blood pressure. 2. CMA D attempted to retrieve a pill dropped on the medication cart counter prescribed to Resident #15 with his right ungloved hand. This failure could result in the spread of infections in the facility. The findings were: 1. a. Record review of Resident #36's face sheet, dated 1/26/23 revealed a [AGE] year old male admitted on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included diabetes, acquired absence of left leg below knee, acquired absence of right leg above knee, hypertension (high blood pressure) and muscle weakness. Record review of Resident #36's Order Summary Report, dated 1/26/23 revealed orders for the following: -amlodipine besylate tablet 5 mg by mouth every day for hypertension and hold instructions for systolic (measure of the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats) blood pressure less than 100. The amlodipine besylate had an order date of 10/7/21 and no end date. -Losartan potassium tablet 50 mg by mouth one time a day for hypertension and hold instructions if systolic blood pressure less than 110 or diastolic (the amount of pressure in the arteries between heart beats) blood pressure less than 60. The Losartan potassium had an order date of 10/6/21 and no end date. b. Record review of Resident #95's face sheet, dated 1/26/23 revealed a [AGE] year old male admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia, seizures and hypertension. Record review of Resident #95's Order Summary Report, dated 1/26/23 revealed orders for the following: -Lisinopril 5 mg by mouth one time a day for hypertension and hold instructions for systolic blood pressure less than 110. The Lisinopril had an order date of 9/5/22 and no end date. Observation on 1/25/23 beginning at 8:40 a.m., during the medication pass, CMA C obtained Resident #36's blood pressure with an electronic wrist blood pressure cuff. CMA C then took the electronic wrist blood pressure cuff, placed it in a plastic container and stored it in the medication cart without disinfecting it. CMA C then withdrew the same electronic wrist blood pressure cuff from the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455797 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 455797 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 169 Medical Dr Pearsall, TX 78061 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few medication cart, took it out of the plastic container without disinfecting it and obtained Resident #95's blood pressure. CMA C then took the electronic wrist blood pressure cuff, placed it in the plastic container and stored it in the medication cart without disinfecting it. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 9:03 a.m., CMA C stated she used the same electronic wrist blood pressure cuff throughout the shift. CMA C stated she had forgotten to disinfect the electronic wrist blood pressure cuff and was supposed to disinfect it before and after use. CMA C stated, not disinfecting the electronic wrist blood pressure cuff between residents was considered cross contamination and could result in illness being spread from resident to resident. CMA C stated she had received in-service training on infection control often and as recent as two weeks ago. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 7:54 a.m., the DON stated it was the expectation of the staff to disinfect resident equipment, including a blood pressure cuff because it was considered cross contamination and could result in passing pathogens from one resident to the other. The resident could become infected and make them sick. 2. Record review of Resident #15's face sheet, dated 1/26/23 revealed a [AGE] year old male admitted on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia, chronic pain syndrome, Vitamin D deficiency, bipolar II disorder (disorder characterized by depressive and hypomanic episodes) and sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition. Record review of Resident #15's Order Summary Report, dated 1/26/23 revealed the following orders: -Depakote 500 mg two times a day related to BIPOLAR II DISORDER, order date 11/15/22 and no end date. -Paxil 30 mg one time a day related to BIPOLAR II DISORDER, order date 1/20/23 and no end date. -Provera 30 mg one time a day for inappropriate sexual behavior, order date 7/29/17 and no end date. -Vitamin D-3 25 mcg (1000 units) one time a day for Vitamin D deficiency, order date 10/28/22 and no end date. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:58 a.m. during the medication pass revealed CMA D prepared medications intended for Resident #15. CMA D placed 3 pills into a medication cup and then took a fourth medication and dropped it on the medication cart counter. CMA D then attempted to pick up the pill from the medication cart counter with his right ungloved hand. CMA D stopped, took an empty medication cup and scooped up the pill dropped on the medication cart counter and placed it in the medication cup with the other 3 pills. CMA D then dispensed the medication to Resident #15. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 8:05 a.m., CMA D stated, the pill dropped on the medication cart counter was identified as Resident #15's Provera 30 mg. CMA D stated, if the pill had fallen on the floor, then it would have been discarded, but since it fell on the medication cart counter it was ok to dispense to the resident. CMA D then stated, he should not have tried to pick up the pill with his bare hand because it was considered cross contamination and could result in the resident becoming ill. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 7:54 a.m., the DON stated, medications dropped on the floor or on (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455797 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 455797 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 169 Medical Dr Pearsall, TX 78061 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete the medication cart counter should be discarded and the medication would need to be replaced. The DON stated, it is an infection control issue and cross contamination since the pill CMA D touched was placed in the same cup with the other pills. The DON stated staff were in-serviced frequently on infection control. At the time of exit on 1/27/23 at 12:35 p.m., additional policies for infection control had not been received from the DON. Event ID: Facility ID: 455797 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

5 citations 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.

  • 0342GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the January 27, 2023 survey of Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 27, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 27, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection."

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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