F 0551
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident representatives had the right to exercise
resident's rights to the extent provided by state law for 1 of 1 (Resident #1) residents reviewed for resident
rights.The facility failed to ensure clinical records were provided to Resident #1's Power of Attorney (POA)
as requested.This failure could place residents at risk of their needs not being met or disrupted continuity of
care. Findings Included:Record review of Resident #1's clinical record revealed a [AGE] year-old female
admitted on [DATE] with the following diagnosis Altered Mental Status, Unsteadiness on feet, Muscle
Weakness, Lack of Coordination, Unspecified Macular Degeneration, Psychotic Disturbance Mood
Disturbance and Anxiety. Record review of Residents #1's History and Physical dated 3/15/2025 revealed
resident was Alert x3 and AMS was resolved. Record review of Residents #1's admission MDS dated
revealed upon admission resident had a BIMS score of 11out of 15, indicating moderately impaired
cognition. impaired cognition. Record review of Residents #1's admission Agreement revealed Resident
#1's signed all necessary documentation for admission and consent to treatment dated 3/15/2025. Record
review of Residents #1's Psychosocial Evaluation by Psychological Services Supportive dated 3/17/2025
Mental Status Exam section Orientation: Fully Oriented, Memory: Intact, Cognitive: Cognition Functionally
Intact, Judgement: Adequate, and Thought Process: Adequately Integrated. Record review of Resident #1's
Social Services progress note dated 3/31/2025 revealed SW spoke with APS worker and APS worker
stated POA was allowed to visit and assist Resident # 1, APS case was still open but no allegations
currently against POA. Record review of Residents #1 Texas Durable Power of Attorney dated April 15,
2025, revealed Resident #1's signature as Principal's signature and appointed agent as POA. Texas
Durable Power of Attorney revealed the signature of the Notary Public of the State of Texas and official
stamped by the Notary Public of the State of Texas along with ID number and expiration date of the Notary
Public of State of Texas. Interview with Resident #1's Power of Attorney (POA) on 10/08/2025 at 11:30AM. ,
POA stated she was told the POA she provided to the facility on Resident #1's behalf was not valid by the
facility Administrator and as far as the Administrator was concerned, this was a trash piece of paper and
that POA could not move nor did POA have the rights to Resident #1 because POA did not have the right
too. The Administrator also told POA that Resident #1 had dementia and could not know what she was
signing. POA tried to explain to the Administrator POA was not trying to take Resident #1 home POA just
wanted to move Resident #1 closer to her so that POA could visit more and get Resident #1 the things she
needed due to POA not driving very far. POA was told there was an open APS case on her and Resident
#1 was put into the facility by the APS caseworker and POA was not to have any contact with Resident #1.
POA stated she contacted APS and was told Resident #1's case was closed and POA was not accused of
anything and POA had all rights to visit and assist Resident #1. Interview with APS worker on 10/08/2025 at
1:30PM. , APS worker stated she was somewhat familiar with the case and the case was closed, no
allegations towards POA were
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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
455812
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
455812
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at First Colony
4710 Lexington Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
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 0551
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
established. Interview with facility Social Worker on 10/08/2025 at 1:40PM she stated that she had some
concerns with the POA documentation due to the APS case against the POA. The Social Worker stated
that she was told by the facility Administrator not to send clinical records because of the POA not being
valid. Social Worker stated that Residents #1 was alert x 3 at times but may need some redirection. Social
Worker said Resident #1was currently being seen by psychological services for anxiety and psychoactive
behaviors. Interview with facility Administrator on 10/08/2025 at 2:00PM she stated that the POA was not
valid due to Resident #1 having cognitive impairment and dementia. Administrator stated that Resident #1
could not have known what she was signing because of memory issues and the POA coerced Resident #1
into signing the invalid document. Administrator stated the POA signed Resident #1 out and did not
disclose where she was taking her and returned to the facility with Durable Power of Attorney paper stating
she was now the POA and would like Resident #1's clinicals to be faxed to another skilled nursing facility.
The Administrator stated, I did not have my Social Worker faxed clinicals due to the POA did not appear to
be valid. The Administrator stated the Durable Power of Attorney was not valid because it was notarized by
someone that did not know Resident #1 and she looked up the notary and she only sold food. The
Administrator stated she did not have to send notary to a corporate attorney due to her feeling the notary
was not valid even though it had the seal of the State of Texas along with Notary ID # and expiration date.
The Administrator stated when she asked Resident #1 if she wanted to go to another facility, Resident #1
told her No. Interview with Resident #1 on 10/09/2025 at 10:10AM Resident #1 stated she was ok with
moving to another facility because she can never live by herself anymore. Resident # 1 stated she knew her
POA and they lived in the same apartment complex and she was her friend. Resident #1 stated she recalls
signing a lot of paperwork since she has been in this place and she knows her friend will take care of her.
Resident#1 stated she was not forced into sign POA she wanted her friend and neighbor to help her make
good decisions. Resident #1 stated that the president was Trump and she was in a nursing home, it was
2025 and Fall time of the year. Record review of the facility's discharge and transfer policy states as
follows:The Facility is committed to ensuring safe discharge dispositions and will make every effort to
facilitate a smooth transition of care. In cases of difficult or immediate discharges, the Facility will follow
CMS and State guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance and protect resident's rights and well-being.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455812
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