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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCMS #4558231 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that equipment were secure and inaccessible to unauthorized staff and residents for 1 (second floor storage room) of 1 storage areas reviewed for equipment storage. The facility failed to ensure equipment supplies were all stored in locked compartments and permit only authorized personnel to have keys when the only storage room in the facility was on the second floor was left unlocked and unattended. This failure could result in resident access leading to a risk for harm and possible injury. Findings included: In an observation on [DATE] at 10:09 a.m. revealed an unlocked, unorganized and dirty storage room on the second floor. In the storage room revealed the following equipment: 1) Broken Wheelchairs, 2) a broken bed frame with sharp edges exposed on the frame, 3) a broken overbed table, with sharp edges where veneer was missing, 4) poles used for g-tube (feeding tubes for formula) and used for infusion of medications, 5) a bedside table with a drawer broken, 6) a suitcase, 7) repair parts for wheelchairs, 8) several mattresses stacked up almost to the ceiling, 9) one large bottle of mouthwash, 10) a bottle of unmarked white liquid, 11) a bottle of hand gel, (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 2 Event ID: 455823 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 455823 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5550 Harvest Hill Rd Dallas, TX 75230 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 0921 12) plastic bags, and Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 13) a dirty pair of gloves on the floor. Residents Affected - Few Further observation revealed the equipment was piled up on top of each other and appeared to have been shoved into the room. In an observation and interview on [DATE] at 10:23 a.m. with ADON A revealed the storage room should always remain locked. ADON A stated she had been in the room earlier that morning and gotten a Hoyer lift and had locked it back. The ADON stated she did not know how many keys there were for the storage room, she did not know if the charge nurses had a key. She stated she had not seen it unlocked before. ADON A stated that a resident or a staff member could have access to the storage room if the door was not locked and this could cause harm to them if they go inside the room. In an interview on [DATE] at11:15 a.m. with LVN C revealed the storage room must stay locked. There were equipment and supplies in the room that could be stolen or were dangerous for others if the person got in the room. LVN C stated she was not sure if she had a key for the room, someone else must be unlocking the door. LVN C stated she had not seen anyone go in there, but she knew the CNAs kept the Hoyer lift in there, but she had not paid attention if the door was locked or unlocked. In an interview on [DATE] at12:20 p.m. with CNA B revealed the storage room was always unlocked, when she needs to place her Hoyer lift in there or get it out. The CNA knew there was a lock on the door, so if you closed it all the way it will automatically lock. She stated she had never seen any residents try to go into the room. CNA B stated she did not know if the room was supposed to be locked or not, but if a resident got into the room, they could get hurt she guessed because of the equipment in the room. In an interview on [DATE] at 4:10 p.m. with the Administrator revealed it was her expectation that storage rooms should be always locked. The Administrator said that the nurses were responsible to keep the storage room locked. She stated if they were not locked, residents and unauthorized staff could get into the storage room and there would be opportunities for harm. Review of the Policy and Procedure Monthly CS Sweep Instructions dated [DATE], reflected, It is our company guideline that a complete sweep of all areas that contain nursing supplies is done at least monthly to ensure that nothing expired is in place on our shelves Nothing Directly on the floor or 18 from the clingthis is a fire and a safety hazard . stored equipment: Equipment is to be stacked and organized neatly so it can be easily identified if needed for a resident. Equipment is to be cleaned with a clean trash bag placed over it so it is known that the equipment is clean and ready use. If equipment is broken, label as broken . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455823 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 21, 2024 survey of Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on November 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on November 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."

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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