F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents
(Resident #1). The facility failed to ensure CNA G implemented safe transfer measures on 02/13/2026 at
4:00 a.m. when she attached the lift sling to the handling strap, instead of the sling attachment loop.
Resident #1 experienced a fall and sustained a fractured clavicle during a mechanical lift transfer. On
02/22/2024 at 8:22p.m. an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. While the IJ was removed on
02/25/2026, the facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of at a potential for more than minimal
harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of isolated due to the facility continuing to monitor the
implementation and effectiveness of their Plan of Removal. This failure could place resident at risk of not
receiving appropriate supervision leading to injuries, hospitalization, or death.Findings included:Record
review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 02/22/2026, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted [DATE],
diagnosis included cerebral palsy (is a group of conditions that affect movement and posture caused by
brain damage before birth) other abnormalities of gait and mobility, muscle wasting and atrophy, muscle
weakness (generalized), contracture, unspecified joint.Record review of Resident #1's MDS, dated [DATE],
indicated a BIMS score of 14, indicating no cognition impairment. Record review of fall risk assessment for
Resident #1, dated 02/13/2026, indicated a score of 22.0 indicating high risk for falls.Record review of
Resident #1's care plan, dated 01/18/2026, reflected:Focus Area: Resident #1 is at raise 4 falls related to
limited mobility weakness and altered mental status.Goal: Resident #1 We'll be free of falls are injuries
related to falls through the next review date.Interventions /Tasks: Ensure mechanical lift straps are secure
and not broken, All straps in place, mechanical live is charged before transferring Resident#1 with two
person assist.Focus Area: Resident #1 has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to limited mobility
and weakness.Interventions /Tasks: Resident #1 one requires mechanical lift with two-person staff
assistance for transfer. Record review of Resident #1 ‘s X- Ray results (performed at the facility) of left
shoulder, dated on 02/13/2026 with evaluation time 2:55 p.m. and reported time of 3:06p.m., revealed a
fractured clavicle.Record review of Resident #1 hospital documentation for Resident #1, dated 02/13/2026,
revealed:Resident #1's clavicle X- Ray at 8:21 p.m., suspected mid fractured clavicle, mildly displaced.CT
scan at 9:58 p.m. of shoulder confirmed findings of a fractured distal end of the left clavicle (a break near
the shoulder end of the collarbone). During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 5:15 p.m., Resident #1 stated
she was being transferred by CNA G using a mechanical lift when she fell from the lift. Resident #1 stated
she immediately experienced pain and reported pain to Nurse K. She stated there was only one staff
member who implemented the mechanical lift transfer but CNA S arrived and assisted by getting the nurse
after the fall occurred. Resident #1 stated she was not moved prior to Nurse K's assessment. Resident #1
stated there was usually two person
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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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455815
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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(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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
assisting when being transferred with the mechanical lift. She stated CNA G was attempting to get her out
of bed early and she did not believe CNA G asked for another person to assist. She stated pain was being
managed with medication prior to being transferred to the hospital. She stated she was later transferred to
the hospital as she was informed of left fractured clavicle. She stated the pain was managed with
medication. She stated the facility replaced the sling after the incident, but the new sling being used after
the incident caused pain, described as a knife stabbing to her right leg during each transfer. She stated
since the incident on 02/13/2026, two staff members started transferring her with the mechanical lift.
Resident #1 reported she did not feel safe when the new sling was used. Resident #1 stated that she had
not notified the facility of concern related to the sling. During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 10:19 a.m. , the
Administrator stated he and the DON were notified by Nurse K of the incident at 5:30 a.m. on 02/13/2026
by Nurse K. He stated he was informed the sling strap (handle) broke during transfer. The administrator was
the abuse coordinator. He stated he is responsible for conducting facility incident investigations. He stated
and investigation was initiated on 02/13/2026. He stated during the investigation Resident #1 was assessed
and reported no pain. He stated Resident#1's medical provider was notified of the fall immediately by Nurse
K. He stated he was informed by Nurse K that no order was given as Resident #1 denied pain and it was
witnessed fall. He stated Resident #1 report pain at approximately 9:50 a.m. and was assessed with skin
bruising near the left shoulder. He stated Nurse M administered pain medication to manage Resident#1's
pain. He stated Nurse M notified the medical provider of the onset of pain and bruising, and an order was
given to obtain an X- Ray of the left shoulder. He stated X -Ray results was received by the facility at
approximately 3:00 p.m., and revealed that Resident #1 sustained a fractured clavicle as a result of the fall.
The Administrator stated the medical provider was notified of the results by Nurse M, and orders were given
for additional pain medication and transfer Resident #1 to the hospital for further evaluation. He stated
medical transport was requested and Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital at approximately 4:00
p.m. on 02/13/2026. The Administrator stated that the facility immediately removed the mechanical lifts sling
from Resident #1's room and the facility clinical area mechanical lifts sling. He stated that the outcome of
his investigation determined the root cause of the incident was due to staff error of transferring. He stated
CNA G attached the mechanical lift sling to the handling strap, instead of the sling attachment loop. He
stated staff had been trained on safe mechanical lift transfer. He stated during his investigation CNA G was
suspended for three days. He stated he was informed that there were two staff members who implemented
the transfer, CNA G and CNA S. He stated that CNA G error caused injury to Resident #1. He stated that all
direct care staff were responsible for ensuring mechanical lifts sling are safe and used properly. He stated
that DON was responsible for ensuring all direct care staff was trained by the DOR. The administrator
stated that he was not aware how the DON tracked training and compliance. During an interview on
02/21/2026 at 11:00 a.m. the DON stated the DOR was responsible for training staff but was unable to
explain how competencies were validated or tracked and the system for ensuring all direct care staff were
trained. The DON stated he was responsible for ensuring all nursing staff were skilled and knowledgeable
of mechanical lift safety. He stated he was not aware if the DOR was informed of Resident #1's fall incident.
The DON could not explain who was responsible for inspecting the slings and straps to determine if they
were worn or safe to use during resident transfers. The DON could not explain how often were mechanical
lift and slings was inspected for safety. He stated when staff were not trained properly the residents were
placed at risk of harm.During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 3:45p.m., the DOR stated he provided a
mechanical lift in-service to direct care staff on
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
02/14/2026. The DOR stated he was not trained by the facility on the mechanical lifts and sling used by the
facility. He stated he was unaware of the manufacture models, the different slings used by the facility, and if
each sling used for resident transfers were compatible with the facility mechanical lift. DOR stated he was
not familiar with the facility Mechanical lifts competency and evaluation checklist. He stated he had not used
or implemented the facility competency and evaluation checklist when he trained facility staff. DOR stated
he used prior knowledge and experience related to mechanical lift to train staff. DOR stated he was not
aware of the facility residents requiring mechanical lift transfers and the documentation could be found in
clinical record. DOR could not explain where the information could be found in the clinical record. DOR
stated he was informed of Resident #1's fall but was not informed that the fall was due to knowledge
deficiency or staff error. He stated no specific trained related to Resident #1 incident was provided to staff.
He stated when staff were not trained properly the residents were placed at risk of harm.During interviews
on 02/21/2026, between 12:50 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., CNA A and CNA B, CNA C and Nurse M, and Nurse D
stated they had been recently in-serviced on resident mechanical lift transfers but denied completing
mechanical lift competency and validation. Staff could not explain proper use of the mechanical lift and sling
that was required to safely transfer resident. During an attempted telephone interview attempted on
02/21/2026 at 3:15 p.m., CNA G was left a voicemail requesting a return call, but no return call. During an
attempted telephone interview on 02/21/2026 at 3:23 p.m., CNA S was left a voicemail requesting a return
call, but no return call.During an observation on 02/21/2026 at 12:16 p.m., the DON did not demonstrate
proper use of the mechanical lift that was required to safely transfer residents. He did not lock the wheels of
the mechanical lift, failed to position mechanical lift sling correctly. He was unable to clearly explain required
safety measures during mechanical lift use. He could not clearly explain the facility's system in place to
ensure proper use of mechanical lift. During an observation and interview on 02/21/2026 at 4:16 p.m.,
Resident #1 was transferred by CNA A and CNA B. Observation revealed they did not demonstrate proper
use of the mechanical lift that was required to safely transfer resident. CNA A and CNA B did not ensure
mechanical lift wheel were not locked prior to attachment of the mechanical lift sling used to transfer
Resident #1. CNA A and CNA B did not center the mechanical lift sling under Resident #1 proper to
transferring Resident #1 from the chair to the bed. Resident #1 stated she felt pain associated with
improper positioning during the transfer. CNA A and CNA B were unable to demonstrate or clearly explain
required safety measures during mechanical lift use.During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 12:16 p.m. and
02/22/2026 at 9:13 a.m., the DON was asked for a facility policy and procedure check list regarding
mechanical lifts and safe resident transfers but was not provided.During an interview on 02/22/2026 at 1:00
p.m., Nurse M stated that she was the nurse assigned to care for Resident #1 on 02/13/2026 morning post
fall. She stated that she was informed during hand off shift report by Nurse K that Resident #1 had fallen a
couple hours prior to the start of Nurse M's shift at 6:00 a.m. She stated she was informed that Resident #1
denied pain and discomfort during Nurse K ongoing assessments. She stated she was informed that
Resident #1 had not being given pain medication, the medical provider was notified, and no new orders had
been given. She stated during her initial assessment of Resident #1 she denied pain. She stated when she
assessed Resident #1 at approximately 10:00 a.m. she noticed left should area was bruised and Resident
# 1 mild pain noted. Nurse M stated she notified the provider and was given an order for X-Ray. She
reported ongoing mild pain pending the X-Ray and pain medication was given approximately at 12:30 p.m.
and additional medication at approximately 2:00 p.m. Nurse M stated that Resident #1's pain was alleviated
on assessment. Nurse M stated she could not recall what time the X-Ray was imagining
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
but she recalled being notified of the results between 3:00p.m and 4:00 p.m. with findings of a fracture with
mild clavicle displacement. She stated she informed the medical provider of the findings and was provided
with order for non-emergent transport to local hospital. During an interview on 02/22/2026 at 3:00 p.m.,
Nurse K stated that she cared for Resident #1 on 02/12/2026 night shift and was the nurse on duty at the
time of Resident #1's fall incident. She stated she was informed by CNA S on 02/13/2026 at approximately
4:30 a.m. that Resident #1had fallen during mechanical lift transfer from bed to chair. She stated she found
Resident #1 on the floor alert and position on her back. She stated she assessed Resident #1 immediately
and Resident #1 denied pain. She stated at the time of her initial assessment there was no discomfort,
pain, or skin discoloration observed. She stated mechanical lift sling was under Resident #1's body as she
assessed Resident #1. She stated she was informed that the sling strap broke during transfer. She stated
another sling was used to transfer Resident #1 back to bed after the incident. She stated she was present
in Resident #1's room during the post fall transfer but did not witness the transfer at the time of the fall. She
stated Resident #1 informed her that CNA G and CNA S were transferring from bed and she had fallen
during the transfer. Nurse K stated she was not informed by Resident #1 that there was only one staff
member there during the initial transfer. Nurse K stated when she arrived in Resident #1 room, both CNA G
and CNA S were there in Resident #1 room with her. Nurse K stated she was informed that CNA G
connected the mechanical lift sling to the mechanical lift. Nurse K stated she did not investigate the
mechanical lift, but she did recall the strap being broken. She stated she notified the medical provider of the
fall on 02/13/2025 at 4:56 a.m. after completing Resident #1's assessment and ensuring Resident was safe.
On 02/22/2026 at 8:22p.m. an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. While the IJ was removed on
02/25/2026, the facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of at a potential for more than minimal
harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of isolated due to the facility continuing to monitor the
implementation and effectiveness of theirThis was determined to be Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on
02/22/2026 at 8:22p.m. The Administrator was notified. The Administrator was provided with the IJ template
on 02/22/2026 at 8:22p.m. The following Plan of Removal submitted by the facility was accepted on
02/23/2026 at 3:14pm. F 689 Quality of Care:The facility failed to ensure that residents received adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents
(Resident #1). The facility failed to ensure CNA G implemented safe transfer measures on 02/13/2026 at
4:00am when she attached the lift sling to the handling strap, instead of the sling attachment loop. Resident
#1 experienced a fall and sustained a fractured clavicle during a mechanical lift transfer. The facility
identified immediate action to correct the system failures to ensure all residents receive appropriate
supervision, and assistance devices to prevent accidents injuries, hospitalization, or death: The Corporate
Nurse will provide re-education to nursing staff who were directly involved in the resident's fall prior to their
next scheduled shift, prior to them performing direct care on safe resident transfers when utilizing
mechanical lifts. An emphasis will be placed on ensuring residents are appropriately secured with
mechanical lift pad straps prior to transfer as well as ensuring straps are in proper condition prior to use by
inspecting for safety prior to use per manufacturer instructions. Education will be validated via facility
mechanical lift competency checklist. Manufacturer instructions for mechanical lift sling inspection will be
placed on each mechanical lift for employee reference. The Corporate Nurse will provide re-education to
the DON and DOR on safe resident transfers when utilizing mechanical lifts. An emphasis will be placed on
ensuring residents are appropriately secured with mechanical lift pad straps prior to transfer as well as
ensuring straps are in proper condition prior to use by inspecting for safety prior to
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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use per manufacturer instructions. Education will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency
checklist. Residents who use mechanical lifts will have their care plan reviewed by the DON/Designee to
ensure appropriate transfer status is identified in their care plan. New admissions will be reviewed by the
IDT in the morning clinical meeting to identify their transfer needs and care plan these needs. Residents
identified to have had a change in condition affecting mobility status will be discussed by the IDT and
changes will be made as appropriate to their transfer status and care plan. Care planned interventions,
including transfer status, will also be placed on the resident Kardex to ensure direct care staff are able to
view resident specific needs. Actions to Prevent Occurrence/Recurrence: The facility will take the following
actions to prevent an adverse outcome from reoccurring. The Corporate Nurse/Consultant Nurse will then
educate the DON/ADON on the facility orientation checklist for nursing staff. Education will be validated via
facility mechanical lift competency checklist. The Corporate Nurse, DON, DOR or designee will re-educate
nursing staff and therapy staff prior to their next scheduled shift, prior to them performing direct care on
appropriate transfer and safe handling of residents during mechanical lift transfers. An emphasis will be
placed on ensuring residents are appropriately secured with mechanical lift pad straps prior to transfer as
well as ensuring straps are in proper condition prior to use by inspecting for safety prior to use per
manufacturer instructions. Education will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency checklist.
(Anticipated date of education initiation: 2/23/2026) The DON or designee will audit mechanical lift transfers
twice weekly x 4 weeks, then weekly x4 weeks then monthly x1 month. A QAPI PIP has been initiated to
report on the above monitoring and auditing procedures. All findings from the PIP will be presented at the
monthly QAA meeting. Monitoring/auditing and reporting will continue for a minimum of three
months.Monitoring of the plan for the removal included the following:Record review of the facility's staff
education in-service training and competency record, dated 02/23/2026, 02/24/2026 and 02/25/2024,
revealed appropriate transfer and safe handling of residents during mechanical lift transfers was provided to
staff. Record review of QAPI sign-in sheetRecord review on 02/25/2026 of census counts was verified and
revealed that a census count was completed for residents requiring mechanical lift transfers and signed off
on by the Administrator. Record review on 02/25/2026 of facility mechanical lift competency checklist was
updated and used to train staff. The record of evaluation and indicated all trained was able to demonstrate
safe transfer at a satisfactory level to implement resident transfers. Interviews on 02/23/2026 - 02/25/2026
on both shifts with staff (Housekeeper A, 4 CNAs, 2 Nurses, 1 CMA, ADON, DON, DOR, and Administrator
on 6 a.m.-6 p.m. dayshift, and 3 CNAs, 2 Nurse on 6 p.m. - 6a.m, night shift) were able to verify in-services
and to validate their understanding of the information presented. Direct care staff were able to explain how
to implement safe mechanical lift transfers, where to find the information in the clinical record identifying
residents who require mechanical lift transfers. During observations of mechanical lift transfer on
02/25/2026, 4CNAs and 3Nurses confirmed staff were able to demonstrate safe mechanical lift transfers
using the steps outlined in the procedure evaluation checklist. The Administrator was informed the
Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 02/25/2025 at 4:25 p.m. The facility remained out of compliance at a
severity level of potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of
isolated due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems that were put into
place.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff possessed the
appropriate competencies and skill sets necessary to provide safe care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for
nursing services (Resident #1).The facility failed to ensure CNA G implemented safe transfer measures on
02/13/2026 at 4:00 a.m. when she attached the lift sling to the handling strap, instead of the sling
attachment loop. Resident #1 experienced a fall and sustained a fractured clavicle during a mechanical lift
transfer. The DON was unable to demonstrate proper mechanical lift transfer technique or clearly explain
required safety measures.The facility was unable to provide documentation verifying that CNA G, CNA A,
CNA B, or other direct care staff had demonstrated competency in mechanical lift transfers prior to
performing resident care.On 02/23/2026 at 2:11p.m. an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. While the IJ
was removed on 02/25/2026, the facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of at a potential for
more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of isolated due to the facility
continuing to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of their Plan of Removal. The lack of
competency validation contributed to improper sling attachment during transfer, resulting in Resident #1
sustaining a fractured clavicle, and placed other residents requiring mechanical lift transfers at risk for
serious injury, including fractures, head trauma, internal injury, or death. Findings included:Record review of
Resident #1's face sheet, dated 02/22/2026, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted [DATE], diagnosis
included cerebral palsy (is a group of conditions that affect movement and posture caused by brain damage
before birth) other abnormalities of gait and mobility, muscle wasting and atrophy, muscle weakness
(generalized), contracture, unspecified joint.Record review of Resident #1's MDS, dated [DATE], indicated a
BIMS score of 14, indicating no cognition impairment. Record review of fall risk assessment for Resident
#1, dated 02/13/2026, indicated a score of 22.0 indicating high risk for falls.Record review of Resident #1's
care plan, dated 01/18/2026, reflected:Focus Area: Resident #1 is at raise 4 falls related to limited mobility
weakness and altered mental status.Goal: Resident #1 We'll be free of falls are injuries related to falls
through the next review date.Interventions /Tasks: Ensure mechanical lift straps are secure and not broken,
All straps in place, mechanical live is charged before transferring Resident#1 with two person assist.Focus
Area: Resident #1 has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to limited mobility and
weakness.Interventions /Tasks: Resident #1 one requires mechanical lift with two-person staff assistance
for transfer.Record review of Resident #1 ‘s X- Ray results (performed at the facility) of left shoulder, dated
on 02/13/2026 with evaluation time 2:55 p.m. and reported time of 3:06p.m., revealed a fractured
clavicle.Record review of Resident #1 hospital documentation for Resident #1, dated 02/13/2026,
revealed:Resident #1's clavicle X- Ray at 8:21 p.m., suspected mid fractured clavicle, mildly displaced.CT
scan at 9:58 p.m. of shoulder confirmed findings of a fractured distal end of the left clavicle (a break near
the shoulder end of the collarbone). Record review on 02/22/2026 of staff training and competency records
revealed: No documentation of mechanical lift competency validation for direct care staff, including CNA G,
CNA A, CNA B. No documented competency validation for nursing staff responsible for supervising
transfers, including the DON. No structured system to verify staff competency prior to independently
performing mechanical lift transfers. No record provided identifies the number of residents requiring
mechanical lift transfers in the facility.CT scan at 9:58 p.m. of shoulder confirmed findings of a fractured
distal end of the left clavicle (a break near the shoulder end of the collarbone). During an interview on
02/21/2026 at 5:15 p.m., Resident #1 stated she was being transferred by CNA G using a
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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
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
mechanical lift when she fell from the lift. Resident #1 stated she immediately experienced pain and
reported pain to Nurse K. She stated there was only one staff member who implemented the mechanical lift
transfer but CNA S arrived and assisted by getting the nurse after the fall occurred. Resident #1 stated she
was not moved prior to Nurse K's assessment. Resident #1 stated there was usually two person assisting
when being transferred with the mechanical lift. She stated CNA G was attempting to get her out of bed
early and she did not believe CNA G asked for another person to assist. She stated pain was being
managed with medication prior to being transferred to the hospital. She stated she was later transferred to
the hospital as she was informed of left fractured clavicle. She stated the pain was managed with
medication. She stated the facility replaced the sling after the incident, but the new sling being used after
the incident caused pain, described as a knife stabbing to her right leg during each transfer. She stated
since the incident on 02/13/2026, two staff members started transferring her with the mechanical lift.
Resident #1 reported she did not feel safe when the new sling was used. Resident #1 stated that she had
not notified the facility of concern related to the sling. During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 10:19 a.m. , the
Administrator stated he and the DON were notified by Nurse K of the incident at 5:30 a.m. on 02/13/2026
by Nurse K. He stated he was informed the sling strap (handle) broke during transfer. The administrator was
the abuse coordinator. He stated he is responsible for conducting facility incident investigations. He stated
and investigation was initiated on 02/13/2026. He stated during the investigation Resident #1 was assessed
and reported no pain. He stated Resident#1's medical provider was notified of the fall immediately by Nurse
K. He stated he was informed by Nurse K that no order was given as Resident #1 denied pain and it was
witnessed fall. He stated Resident #1 report pain at approximately 9:50 a.m. and was assessed with skin
bruising near the left shoulder. He stated Nurse M administered pain medication to manage Resident#1's
pain. He stated Nurse M notified the medical provider of the onset of pain and bruising, and an order was
given to obtain an X- Ray of the left shoulder. He stated X -Ray results was received by the facility at
approximately 3:00 p.m., and revealed that Resident #1 sustained a fractured clavicle as a result of the fall.
The Administrator stated the medical provider was notified of the results by Nurse M, and orders were given
for additional pain medication and transfer Resident #1 to the hospital for further evaluation. He stated
medical transport was requested and Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital at approximately 4:00
p.m. on 02/13/2026. The Administrator stated that the facility immediately removed the mechanical lifts sling
from Resident #1's room and the facility clinical area mechanical lifts sling. He stated that the outcome of
his investigation determined the root cause of the incident was due to staff error of transferring. He stated
CNA G attached the mechanical lift sling to the handling strap, instead of the sling attachment loop. He
stated staff had been trained on safe mechanical lift transfer. He stated during his investigation CNA G was
suspended for three days. He stated he was informed that there were two staff members who implemented
the transfer, CNA G and CNA S. He stated that CNA G error caused injury to Resident #1. He stated that all
direct care staff were responsible for ensuring mechanical lifts sling are safe and used properly. He stated
that DON was responsible for ensuring all direct care staff was trained by the DOR. The administrator
stated that he was not aware how the DON tracked training and compliance. During an interview on
02/21/2026 at 11:00 a.m. the DON stated the DOR was responsible for training staff but was unable to
explain how competencies were validated or tracked and the system for ensuring all direct care staff were
trained. The DON stated he was responsible for ensuring all nursing staff were skilled and knowledgeable
of mechanical lift safety. He stated he was not aware if the DOR was informed of Resident #1's fall incident.
The DON could not explain who was responsible for inspecting the
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Event ID:
Facility 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
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
slings and straps to determine if they were worn or safe to use during resident transfers. The DON could
not explain how often were mechanical lift and slings was inspected for safety. He stated when staff were
not trained properly the residents were placed at risk of harm.During an interview on 02/21/2026 at
3:45p.m., the DOR stated he provided a mechanical lift in-service to direct care staff on 02/14/2026. The
DOR stated he was not trained by the facility on the mechanical lifts and sling used by the facility. He stated
he was unaware of the manufacture models, the different slings used by the facility, and if each sling used
for resident transfers were compatible with the facility mechanical lift. DOR stated he was not familiar with
the facility Mechanical lifts competency and evaluation checklist. He stated he had not used or implemented
the facility competency and evaluation checklist when he trained facility staff. DOR stated he used prior
knowledge and experience related to mechanical lift to train staff. DOR stated he was not aware of the
facility residents requiring mechanical lift transfers and the documentation could be found in clinical record.
DOR could not explain where the information could be found in the clinical record. DOR stated he was
informed of Resident #1's fall but was not informed that the fall was due to knowledge deficiency or staff
error. He stated no specific trained related to Resident #1 incident was provided to staff. He stated when
staff were not trained properly the residents were placed at risk of harm.During interviews on 02/21/2026,
between 12:50 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., CNA A and CNA B, CNA C and Nurse M, and Nurse D stated they had
been recently in-serviced on resident mechanical lift transfers but denied completing mechanical lift
competency and validation. Staff could not explain proper use of the mechanical lift and sling that was
required to safely transfer resident. During an attempted telephone interview attempted on 02/21/2026 at
3:15 p.m., CNA G was left a voicemail requesting a return call, but no return call. During an attempted
telephone interview on 02/21/2026 at 3:23 p.m., CNA S was left a voicemail requesting a return call, but no
return call.During an observation on 02/21/2026 at 12:16 p.m., the DON did not demonstrate proper use of
the mechanical lift that was required to safely transfer residents. He did not lock the wheels of the
mechanical lift, failed to position mechanical lift sling correctly. He was unable to clearly explain required
safety measures during mechanical lift use. He could not clearly explain the facility's system in place to
ensure proper use of mechanical lift. During an observation and interview on 02/21/2026 at 4:16 p.m.,
Resident #1 was transferred by CNA A and CNA B. Observation revealed they did not demonstrate proper
use of the mechanical lift that was required to safely transfer resident. CNA A and CNA B did not ensure
mechanical lift wheel were not locked prior to attachment of the mechanical lift sling used to transfer
Resident #1. CNA A and CNA B did not center the mechanical lift sling under Resident #1 proper to
transferring Resident #1 from the chair to the bed. Resident #1 stated she felt pain associated with
improper positioning during the transfer. CNA A and CNA B were unable to demonstrate or clearly explain
required safety measures during mechanical lift use.During an interview on 02/21/2026 at 12:16 p.m. and
02/22/2026 at 9:13 a.m., the DON was asked for a facility policy and procedure check list regarding
mechanical lifts and safe resident transfers but was not provided.During an interview on 02/22/2026 at 1:00
p.m., Nurse M stated that she was the nurse assigned to care for Resident #1 on 02/13/2026 morning post
fall. She stated that she was informed during hand off shift report by Nurse K that Resident #1 had fallen a
couple hours prior to the start of Nurse M's shift at 6:00 a.m. She stated she was informed that Resident #1
denied pain and discomfort during Nurse K ongoing assessments. She stated she was informed that
Resident #1 had not being given pain medication, the medical provider was notified, and no new orders had
been given. She stated during her initial assessment of Resident #1 she denied pain. She stated when she
assessed Resident #1 at approximately 10:00 a.m. she noticed left should area was bruised and
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455815
If continuation sheet
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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
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Resident # 1 mild pain noted. Nurse M stated she notified the provider and was given an order for X-Ray.
She reported ongoing mild pain pending the X-Ray and pain medication was given approximately at 12:30
p.m. and additional medication at approximately 2:00 p.m. Nurse M stated that Resident #1's pain was
alleviated on assessment. Nurse M stated she could not recall what time the X-Ray was imagining but she
recalled being notified of the results between 3:00p.m and 4:00 p.m. with findings of a fracture with mild
clavicle displacement. She stated she informed the medical provider of the findings and was provided with
order for non-emergent transport to local hospital. During an interview on 02/22/2026 at 3:00 p.m., Nurse K
stated that she cared for Resident #1 on 02/12/2026 night shift and was the nurse on duty at the time of
Resident #1's fall incident. She stated she was informed by CNA S on 02/13/2026 at approximately 4:30
a.m. that Resident #1had fallen during mechanical lift transfer from bed to chair. She stated she found
Resident #1 on the floor alert and position on her back. She stated she assessed Resident #1 immediately
and Resident #1 denied pain. She stated at the time of her initial assessment there was no discomfort,
pain, or skin discoloration observed. She stated mechanical lift sling was under Resident #1's body as she
assessed Resident #1. She stated she was informed that the sling strap broke during transfer. She stated
another sling was used to transfer Resident #1 back to bed after the incident. She stated she was present
in Resident #1's room during the post fall transfer but did not witness the transfer at the time of the fall. She
stated Resident #1 informed her that CNA G and CNA S were transferring from bed and she had fallen
during the transfer. Nurse K stated she was not informed by Resident #1 that there was only one staff
member there during the initial transfer. Nurse K stated when she arrived in Resident #1 room, both CNA G
and CNA S were there in Resident #1 room with her. Nurse K stated she was informed that CNA G
connected the mechanical lift sling to the mechanical lift. Nurse K stated she did not investigate the
mechanical lift, but she did recall the strap being broken. She stated she notified the medical provider of the
fall on 02/13/2025 at 4:56 a.m. after completing Resident #1's assessment and ensuring Resident was safe.
On 02/23/2026 at 2:11p.m. an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. While the IJ was removed on
02/25/2026, the facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of at a potential for more than minimal
harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of isolated due to the facility continuing to monitor the
implementation and effectiveness. The facility's Plan of Removal was accepted on 02/24/2026 at 11:27am
and included the following interventions: The Immediate Jeopardy findings were identified in the following
area:F 726 - Competent Nursing Staff The Administrator/DON/Corporate Nurse reviewed the Safe Handling
of Resident Transfers policy. No changes were identified to be needed at this time. Resident #1 was
assessed on 02/13/2026, notifications made and resident sent to the hospital for further evaluation. The
resident returned to the facility 02/13/2026 has had follow up appointments made to continue care with
orthopedic aftercare. Follow up appointment. 02/25/2026. Resident #1 resides in the facility with no further
identified injuries or changes in condition noted. The Corporate Nurse will provide re-education to nursing
staff whom were directly involved in the resident's fall prior to their next scheduled shift, prior to them
performing direct care on safe resident transfers when utilizing mechanical lifts. An emphasis will be placed
on ensuring residents are appropriately secured with mechanical lift pad straps prior to transfer as well as
ensuring straps are in proper condition prior to use by inspecting for safety prior to use per manufacturer
instructions. Education will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency checklist. Manufacturer
instructions for mechanical lift sling inspection will be placed on each mechanical lift for employee
reference. The Corporate Nurse will provide re-education to the DON and DOR on safe resident transfers
when utilizing mechanical lifts. An emphasis will be placed on ensuring residents are
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455815
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
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
appropriately secured with mechanical lift pad straps prior to transfer as well as ensuring straps are in
proper condition prior to use by inspecting for safety prior to use per manufacturer instructions. Education
will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency checklist. Residents who use mechanical lifts will
have their care plan reviewed by the DON/Designee to ensure appropriate transfer status is identified in
their care plan. New admissions will be reviewed by the IDT in the morning clinical meeting to identify their
transfer needs and care plan these needs. Residents identified to have had a change in condition affecting
mobility status will be discussed by the IDT and changes will be made as appropriate to their transfer status
and care plan. Care planned interventions including transfer status will also be placed on the resident
Kardex to ensure direct care staff are able to view resident specific needs. Nursing and Therapy staff will be
educated prior to their next scheduled shift, prior to all direct care staff performing direct care and reviewing
the Kardex to identify resident specific needs.Actions to Prevent Occurrence/Recurrence: The Corporate
Nurse/Consultant Nurse will then educate the DON/ADON/Administrator on the facility orientation checklist
for nursing staff. Education will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency checklist. Mechanical
lift/sling training will take place at orientation for new nurses and nurse aides. Training will be completed
prior to staff transferring a resident using the lift/sling. The Corporate Nurse, DON, DOR or designee will
then re-educate nursing staff and therapy staff prior to their next scheduled shift, prior to them performing
direct care on appropriate transfer and safe handling of residents during mechanical lift transfers. An
emphasis will be placed on ensuring residents are appropriately secured with mechanical lift pad straps
prior to transfer as well as ensuring straps are in proper condition prior to use by inspecting for safety prior
to use per manufacturer instructions. Education will be validated via facility mechanical lift competency
checklist. (Anticipated date of education initiation: 2/23/2026) The Administrator or DON will sign off on new
nursing staff employees that the completion of the orientation checklist to include validation of
competencies completed for nursing staff prior to being moved from their orientation status. The DON or
designee will audit mechanical lift transfers twice weekly x 4 weeks, then weekly x4 weeks then monthly x1
month. The Administrator implemented a QAPI PIP as a means to gather and process information from the
monitoring rounds. Findings will be reported at the monthly QAA meeting for a minimum of 3
months.Monitoring:Record review of the facility's staff education in-service training and competency record,
dated 02/23/2026, 02/24/2026 and 02/25/2024, revealed appropriate transfer and safe handling of residents
during mechanical lift transfers was provided to staff. Staff were evaluated at a satisfactory level and
determined safe to implement mechanical lift transfers. Record review of QAPI sign-in sheetRecord review
on 02/25/2026 of census counts was verified and revealed that a census count was completed for residents
requiring mechanical lift transfers and signed off on by the Administrator. Record review on 02/25/2026 of
facility mechanical lift competency checklist was updated and used to train staff. The record of evaluation
and indicated all trained was able to demonstrate safe transfer at a satisfactory level to implement resident
transfers. Interviews on 02/23/2026 - 02/25/2026 on both shifts with staff (Housekeeper A, 4 CNAs, 2
Nurses, 1 CMA, ADON, DON, DOR, and Administrator on 6 a.m.-6 p.m. dayshift, and 3 CNAs, 2 Nurse on
6 p.m. - 6a.m, night shift) were able to verify in-services and to validate their understanding of the
information presented. Direct care staff were able to explain how to implement safe mechanical lift
transfers, where to find the information in the clinical record identifying residents who require mechanical lift
transfers. During observations of mechanical lift transfer on 02/25/2026, 4 CNAs and 3 Nurses confirmed
staff were able to demonstrate safe mechanical lift transfers using the steps outlined in the procedure
evaluation checklist. Record review of the
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455815
If continuation sheet
Page 10 of 11
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
455815
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Rehabiliation and Care Center
10851 Crescent Moon Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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 0726
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
facility staff education in-service training revealed CNA G (staff involved in the resident's fall) was trained as
of 02/24/2026. Interview telephone interview on 03/09/2025 at 3:19pm, CNA G was able to verbalize her
knowledge of implementation of safe mechanical lift transfers. CNA G verbalized the steps identified in the
procedure evaluation checklist. CNA G could explain where to find the information in the clinical record
identifying residents who require mechanical lift transfers. On 02/23/2026 at 2:11p.m. an Immediate
Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. While the IJ was removed on 02/25/2026, the facility remained out of
compliance at a severity level of at a potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
and a scope of isolated due to the facility continuing to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of
their Plan of Removal.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455815
If continuation sheet
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