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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Deer Creek Nursing and RehabilitationCMS #4559171 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to establish a system of records of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation for one (Resident #1) reviewed for medications.The facility failed to document the receipt and disposition Resident #1's Oxycodone HCI medication.This failure could result in controlled medications not accurately and periodically reconciled.Findings included:Record review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female with diagnoses which included chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, essential (primary) hypertension, and generalized muscle weakness. Resident #1 also had diagnoses for pain in both the right and left knees, along with other chronic pain issues, highlighting a potential need for effective pain management.A record review of Resident #1's medication administration record (MAR), dated 12/22/2025, reflected on 11/20/2025, Resident #1 was ordered Oxycodone HCl oral tablets, 5 mg, to be administered as needed for pain every 12 hours. The MAR reflected this medication was discontinued as of 11/18/2025.Record review of Resident # 1's progress notes, dated 12/4/2025, reflected she was discharged home with all personal belongings and prescriptions. The staff reviewed the medication orders with her, and she understood the list provided. Notably, the patient refused to take her PRN oxycodone and was picked up by a family member in a private vehicle. In an interview on 12/22/2025 at 2:08 PM, RN A stated if medications were left behind by discharged residents, they should be signed for and documented by the Director of Nursing (DON).In an interview on 12/22/2025 at 2:11 PM, RN B indicated all narcotics and discharge records were managed by the DON and must be logged, with non-narcotic medications stored separately.In an interview on 12/22/2025 at 2:15 PM, LVN A noted any medications left with him would be reported to the DON immediately for tracking and logging, emphasizing all tracking required two staff signatures.In an interview on 12/22/2025, at 2:35 PM, Medication Aide A explained her protocol for disposing of medications left by discharging residents, which included removing the blister pack and bringing the pills to the DON for proper disposal.Observation on 12/22/2025 at 3:54 PM of the medication storage room revealed the facility did not utilize written logs, only an electronic deviceIn an interview on 12/22/2025 at 3:55 PM, LVN A stated while all narcotic drugs required two staff members for sign-out, the process differed for discharged patients, with the understanding that drugs left behind should be logged by the DON.An attempted interview by telephone with Resident #1 at 4:33 PM was unsuccessful. A voicemail was left and a return call was requested.In an interview at 4:45 PM, the DON stated the issue surrounding the undocumented oxycodone and stated she could not provide a log for medications left behind by residents. The DON stated she recognized this as a serious problem and was committed to working with her staff to rectify the situation.Record review on Google.com at 4:06 PM reflects that BD Pyxis™ MedBank™ is designed to enhance safe storage, dispensing, and tracking of medications, which aims to improve patient safety and operational efficiency in medication management.Record review of the (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: 455917 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 455917 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Deer Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation 555 Ranch Rd 3237 Wimberley, TX 78676 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete facility's ----- policy, reflected the following:Compliance Guidelines:1. The facility will provide pharmaceutical services to include procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all routine and emergency drugs and biologicals to meet the needs of each resident, are consistent with state and federal requirements, and reflect current standards of practice.b. Establishes a system of records of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficientdetail to enable accurate reconciliation; andc. Determines that drug records are in order and that an account of all controlled drugs ismaintained and periodically reconciled. Event ID: Facility ID: 455917 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 22, 2025 survey of Deer Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Deer Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on December 22, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Deer Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on December 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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