F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical,
and patient care
Residents Affected - Some
Equipment in safe operating condition for 1 (Hot water heater) of 3 reviewed for essential equipment.
The facility failed to repair or replace the hot water heater that supplied hot water for Halls 1, 2 and 3 for 7
days.
This was determined to be past noncompliance because the facility took corrective actions prior to surveyor
entry.
This failure could place residents at risk for poor hygiene and health.
Findings include:
During an interview on 2/21/24 at 10:10am with the facility Administrator, Administrator stated on 1/31/24
the hot water heater which supplied hot water to Hall 1, 2 and 3 stopped working. The Administrator stated
local plumbing was contacted. The blower motor on the water heater had failed and ordered a new blower.
On 2/6/24 the blower motor was replaced by and hot water was restored to Halls 1, 2 and 3.
The Administrator stated between 1/31/24 to 2/6/24 resident in Halls 1, 2, and 3 were able to take showers
in rooms in Halls 4, 5 and 6. The Administrator stated residents residing in Halls 1, 2, and 3 were informed
that showers will be taken in the Hall 4, 5 or 6 until repairs are made. The Administrator stated no showers
for residents living in Halls 1, 2 and 3 were missed.
During and interview on 2/21/24 at 10:34am, the Maintenance Director stated the hot water heater for Halls
1,2 and 3 went down on 1/31/24. The Maintenance Director stated he called immediately, and they arrived
that day, 1/31/24. A Heater blower was needed, and the plumber ordered the part. Repairs were made on
2/6/24.
Observation on 2/21/24 at 11:00am revealed hot water was being supplied to Halls 1, 2 and 3.
Record review of invoices from revealed invoice 42671 dated 1/31/24 that blower was ordered and invoice
#42656 dated 2/7/24 revealed replacement of blower on 2/6/24.
During an interview on 2/21/24 at 1:54pm, Resident #3 stated that facility informed Resident #3
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
455931
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
455931
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/21/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Vernon
4401 College Dr
Vernon, TX 76384
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 0908
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
that the hot water heater was out, and showers would be performed in another hall. Resident #3 stated they
did not miss any shower times and was not inconvenienced during this time until repairs could be made.
During an interview on 2/21/24 at 2:05pm, Resident #4 stated that the facility informed her of the hot water
heater not working and that showers will be done in other halls. Resident #4 stated she did not miss any
showers during this time and was not inconvenienced.
During an interview on 2/21/24 at 2:18pm, Resident #5 stated that the facility informed him that until water
heater was repaired showers will be done in Halls 4, 5 or 6. Resident #5 stated he was not inconvenienced
during this time and did not miss any of his shower times.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455931
If continuation sheet
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