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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CEDAR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #4559301 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents, who needed respiratory care, were provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for one (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed for respiratory care.The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's oxygen tubing (flexible tube used to deliver oxygen to the nose through two prongs) and nebulizer mouthpiece (device used to deliver medication in a mist form through the mouth) was properly stored when not in use on 09/30/2025.This failure could place residents at risk of respiratory infection and not having their respiratory needs met.Findings include: Record review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, dated 09/30/2025, reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old female who admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included hypertension (elevated blood pressure) and COPD (chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs).Record review of Resident #1's MDS (tool used to measure health status) Discharge Assessment, dated 09/21/2025, reflected a BIMS (tool used to measure cognitive status) Assessment was not completed for resident #1. The staff assessment for mental status indicated Resident #1's cognition was moderately impaired with making decisions regarding tasks of daily life. Section I (Active Diagnoses) reflected Resident #1 was treated for COPD.Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 07/30/2025, reflected the resident had COPD related to smoking. One intervention was continuous oxygen via nasal cannula to keep oxygen saturation at 92% - 94%.Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 07/30/2025, reflected Resident is at risk for infection, due to non-compliance with nasal cannula use.Frequently removes nasal cannula and drops on the floor. Date initiated 06/20/2025. The intervention was Nursing will monitor for canula placement and if found on floor will be replaced immediately. Date Initiated: 06/20/2025.Record review of Resident #1's Physician's Order, dated 07/10/2025, reflected to administer oxygen at 2-5 LPM to maintain oxygen greater than 92% every shift for shortness of breath. Record review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders, dated 07/10/2025, reflected to administer Ipratropium-Albuterol (medication that makes it easier to breathe) Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) MG/3 ML. Inhale 1 vial orally three times a day related to COPD with acute exacerbation (sudden worsening of symptoms in chronic conditions). During an observation and interview on 09/30/2025 at 11:22 AM, Resident #1's oxygen tubing was on the resident's bed unbagged. Resident #1's mouthpiece for administration of breathing treatments was on the resident's bedside table unbagged. Resident #1 was not in her room. CNA C was in the hall and stated the charge nurse was responsible for putting the mouthpiece in the bag after the medication was finished. CNA C stated Resident #1 placed the oxygen tubing on her bed until she returned from smoking and put it back in her nose. CNA C stated the mouthpiece used for breathing treatments should have been bagged to keep it clean, but she was not sure about the nasal cannula. During an interview on 09/30/2025 at 11:28 AM, Resident #1 stated a staff member came to get her for smoke breaks. Resident #1 stated Residents Affected - Few (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: 455930 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 455930 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/25/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1700 N Washington Pilot Point, TX 76258 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete she removed the oxygen tubing and placed it on her bed when she went to smoke. She stated the oxygen tubing was usually on the bed when she returned from smoking. Resident #1 stated she usually turned off the nebulizer machine herself and put the nebulizer mouthpiece on the bedside table. Resident #1 stated she had not been told to notify staff when she removed the nasal cannula or nebulizer mouthpiece.During an interview on 09/30/2025 at 11:36 AM, DON A stated the oxygen tubing and respiratory items should have been stored in a bag when not in use. She stated Resident #1 left her oxygen tubing on the bed when she went to smoke. She stated whoever administered medication should ensure the nebulizer mouthpiece was placed in a bag after the breathing treatment. She stated if left exposed, it should be replaced, and placed in a clean bag. DON A stated if respiratory items were dirty or contaminated, the risk to the resident was infection. She stated the facility would provide in-service training related to monitoring the resident to ensure respiratory items were stored in a bag when not in use. During a telephone interview on 10/02/2025 at 9:58 AM, LVN B stated the nasal cannula, and mouthpiece should have been stored in a bag. She stated Resident #1 had a breathing treatment three times daily. She stated sometimes Resident #1 turned off the nebulizer before completing a treatment, and placed the mouthpiece on the bedside table. LVN B stated it was important to monitor the resident and ensure the items were bagged for infection control. Record review of the facility's policy Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer, revised October 2010, reflected store in a plastic bag with the resident's name and date on it.Record review of the facility's policy Oxygen Administration and Oxygen Safety, revised 07/23/2025, did not reflect how to store oxygen tubing when not in use. Event ID: Facility ID: 455930 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 25, 2025 survey of CEDAR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CEDAR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on November 25, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CEDAR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on November 25, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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