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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Focused Care at Mount PleasantCMS #4559001 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 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to have an ongoing and effective pest control program for 3 of 7 resident rooms reviewed for pest control (Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3.) The facility did not have an effective pest control program to eradicate the cockroaches in the facility. The facility failure placed residents at risk for diarrhea, dysentery (infectious diarrhea), salmonella (an infection that can lead to diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps), and other serious health concerns. Findings included: 1.Record review of the face sheet for Resident #1 indicated he was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic heart failure, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of lung diseases that cause ongoing breathing problems), history of cellulitis to lower extremities (common bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissue). Record review of Resident #1's MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had clear speech, made himself understood and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had no cognitive impairment (BIMS of 15). The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a behavior of rejecting care that had occurred 1-3 days during the 7-day look back period. The MDS indicated Resident was dependent on staff toileting hygiene, showers/bathing, dressing the lower body, and putting on footwear. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required substantial assistance dressing the upper body. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required moderate assistance with personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required setup or clean-up assistance only with eating and oral hygiene. Record review of the care plan revised on 6/3/25 indicated Resident #1 was on enhanced barrier precautions (an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms which could lead to infection). The care plan indicated Resident #1 was risk for skin impairment and infection. During an interview and observation on 8/22/25 at 11:00 a.m., at the hospital, Resident #1 said he saw roaches in his room all the time because his roommate would keep uncovered food items in his room. Resident #1 said he had not seen any roaches in his bed. Resident #1 said he saw small roaches and the big water bugs in his room. Resident #1 said he never saw anyone spray his room. During an interview on 9/8/25 at 8:00 a.m., Resident #1 laid in his bed at the facility. Resident #1 said he was happy to be back at the facility but had seen roaches crawling on his floor since he had been back. During a telephone interview on 9/9/25 at 2:09 p.m., EMS personnel A said she assisted in the transport of Resident #1 from the facility to the on 8/18/25 hospital. EMS personnel A said Resident #1 is a very large man and could not transfer himself. She said when they (EMS personnel) moved Resident #1 from his bed to the stretcher she saw small roaches were crawling on his bed. She said the roaches were small and not like large water bugs. During a telephone interview on 9/9/25 at 2:14 p.m., EMS personnel B said he assisted in the transport of Resident #2 from the facility to the hospital on 8/18/25. EMS personnel B said he saw bugs crawling on the bed but could not say for sure if they were roaches. 2.Record review of Resident#2's face sheet indicated he was readmitted to the facility Residents Affected - Some (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 3 Event ID: 455900 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 455900 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/08/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Mount Pleasant 1606 Memorial Ave Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 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 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some on [DATE] with diagnoses including COPD and type II diabetes. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #2 had short term memory problems and some difficulty with cognitive skills for daily decision making. The MDS indicated Resident #2 required supervision or touch assistance for most ADLs (oral hygiene; toileting; shower/bathing; dressing of the upper/lower body; putting on/off footwear). The MDS Resident #2 needed set up or clean-up assistance only for eating. Record review of the care plan dated 8/28/25 indicated Resident #2 had COPD. The care plan interventions included; monitor for signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. During an interview and observation on 8/21/25 at 1:40 p.m., Resident#2 was sitting in his wheelchair in his room. Resident #2 indicated Resident #1 was his roommate. Resident #2 said he saw roaches in his room all the time. There were multiple covered containers containing food on Resident #1's side of the bed. Resident #2 pointed to the space between the two nightstands and said look there is one right now. A small cockroach was noted crawling on the floor in between the space between the two night stands. Resident #2 declined to talk further with the surveyor and left the room in his wheelchair. 3.Record review of the face sheet for Resident #3 indicated she was readmitted to the facility on 11/30 24 with diagnoses including heart failure, and type II diabetes. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #3. The MDS indicated she had clear speech. The MDS indicated she usually understood and usually made herself understood. The MDS indicated she was cognitively intact (BIMS of 14). Record review of the care plan revised on 8/11/25 indicated Resident #3 was at risk for frequent infections related to her diabetes. During an interview and observation on 8/21/25 at 2:00 p.m., Resident #3 was sitting in her bed. Resident #3 said she saw large water bugs and small cockroaches just about every day in her room. Resident #3 said she did see facility staff spray the bugs. During an interview on 8/21/25 at 12:45 p.m. the maintenance director said staff were to report any bug sightings (including roaches) in the maintenance repair book located at the nurses station . The maintenance director said usually staff just came to him and told them if they saw bugs and he would he spray for them. The maintenance director said he was not always at the facility and usually worked 8am -5 pm Monday through Friday. He explained that is why they have the maintenance book for staff to write in. Record review of the facility maintenance log from April 2025 to August 2025 had revealed no loggings of bug sightings. During an observation and interview with CNA D on 8/22/25 at 3:00 p.m., CNA D picked up a large dead bug (commonly described as a water bug) from the hallway to the left of the nurses station with a paper towel and threw it in the trash. CNA D wiped the area with a Cavi wipe. CNA D said she saw large water bugs 2-3 times a week. CNA D said she would usually just squish them and clean the area. CNA D said she was not aware of a book she was suppose to record bug sightings in. During an interview on 8/22/25 at 3:30 p.m., CNA E said she saw water bugs and roaches maybe twice weekly. CNA E said she would report the sightings to the maintenance man if he was still in the building. CNA E said if the maintenance man was not in the building she would squish the bug and throw it away. CNA E said ashe was not aware of any book staff were to write bug sightings in. During a phone interview interview on 9/8/25 at 9:49 a.m., the contracted exterminator reported he sprayed the facility monthly. He said he had sprayed for both American cockroaches and stated theses bugs are what people often refer to as water bugs as well as German roaches, which people generally identify as roaches. He said he always talked to the maintenance director, if he is available, in attempt to identify any problem areas. The contracted exterminator said he also had a book for facility staff to log bug sightings in. He said he checks the book before he sprays monthly but has never saw it utilized for bug sightings. The contracted exterminator said he could spray more frequently and target the areas/bugs the facility continues to have issues with in-between the monthly treatments if it was communicated. During an (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455900 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 455900 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/08/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Mount Pleasant 1606 Memorial Ave Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 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 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete interview with the ADON on 9/8/25 at 9:50 am the ADON said he had seen large water bugs but could not say he had seen small roaches. The ADON said staff are to write in the maintenance book any bug sightings so they can be targeted if needed. The ADON said it was important to maintain an effective pest control program to prevent infection. During an interview on 9/8/25 at 10:20 a.m., the Administrator said the facility conducts administrative rounds in which Monday through Friday an administrative personnel rounds on no more than 6 residents. Any issues reported by the resident and anything they see in the environment (such as bugs) are placed on a sheet to discuss solutions in morning meetings but any bug sightings are also to be written in the maintenance book. The Administrator during the weekends, the weekend administrator performs the rounds for all residents. The Administrator said all staff identifying bugs, such as roaches, should be writing that in the maintenance book so it can be addressed. Record review of the facility policy and procedure dated 2/1/17, titled Pest Control, stated Policy Our facility shall maintain and effective pest control program. Procedure The facility maintains an on-going pest control program to ensure that the building is kept free of insects and rodents. Event ID: Facility ID: 455900 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 8, 2025 survey of Focused Care at Mount Pleasant?

This was a inspection survey of Focused Care at Mount Pleasant on September 8, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Focused Care at Mount Pleasant on September 8, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests."

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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