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Inspection visit

Inspection

ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF VERNONCMS #4559311 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 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 (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: 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 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.

  • 0908GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the February 21, 2024 survey of ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF VERNON?

This was a inspection survey of ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF VERNON on February 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE OF VERNON on February 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Keep all essential equipment working safely."

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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