F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be
updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the menus were
followed for 1 of 1 meal (lunch meal) on 01/07/2026 reviewed for meal accuracy, in that: DM B failed to
serve the correct portion size of spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce and tossed salad according to the
prepared menu for lunch for 50 residents.Dietary Aide C failed to follow the recipe for meat marinara sauce,
causing them to run out of meat marinara sauce before they finished serving the lunch meal on 01/07/2026,
and 9 residents did not receive meat marinara sauce. These failures could affect residents who received
food from the kitchen by contributing to dissatisfaction, poor intake, and/or weight loss.The findings
include:During an observation on 01/07/2026 between 12:13 PM- 1:01 PM, DM B served the lunch meal
and served spaghetti noodles with a plastic pasta utensil, tossed salad with plastic tongs and plain
marinara sauce after running out of meat marinara sauce with a rubber spoon. These utensils did not have
a serving size on them.During an observation on 01/07/2026 at 1:02 PM one can of marinara sauce was
observed in the kitchen's pantry, and the label revealed the can contained 105 ounces of marinara
sauce.During an interview on 01/07/2026 at 1:03 PM with DM B she stated she did not know the serving
size portion of the spoon she used to serve the plain marinara sauce because the spoon did not have a
size portion on it. She stated she did not know the serving size portion for the pasta utensil she used to
serve the paste because it did not have a size on it, but that was what they always used when they served
pasta. She stated she did not know the serving size portion of the tossed salad she served but it was barley
a full serving or probably less than a serving. She stated that she assumed she gave the correct portions
sizes even though the utensils did not have a size on them. She stated she did not prepare the food for the
lunch meal that Dietary Aide C prepared the food. She stated she thought he prepared enough food for 51
residents. She stated she was not sure why they ran out of meat marinara sauce but sometimes they use
two cans of marinara sauce and today they used one can. She stated there were 9 meal trays that did not
receive meat marinara sauce only plain marinara sauce since they ran out. She stated she would look in
the recipe book for the recipe for meat marinara sauce and then stated it was not in the book, but she could
print one out. She stated she had been trained over following recipes and proper scoop size for serving
portions.During an interview on 01/07/2026 at 2:00 PM, The ADM stated she was aware the kitchen ran out
of meat marinara sauce during the lunch meal. She stated she had contacted DM A, and he was on his way
back to the facility. She stated it was already decided that any resident that did not receive the meat
marinara sauce would be provided with a protein snack. She stated DM A would in-service staff on
following recipes and using the appropriate serving size portions.During an interview on 01/07/2026 at 2:18
PM, Dietary Aide C stated he cooked the meat marinara sauce for the lunch meal on 01/07/2026. He stated
he cooked a whole roll of meat (10 pounds) and used one can of marinara sauce. He stated, sometimes
they used the recipes and sometimes we go by how we would make it at home. He stated he did not follow
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455936
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/07/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Lamesa
1201 N 15th St
Lamesa, TX 79331
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F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Previous Versions Obsolete
recipe on 01/07/2026 he made it how he would make it at home; he cooked the meat until it was brown and
then added the sauce. He stated he knows they have recipes but did not use the recipe.During an interview
on 01/07/2026 at 3:55 PM, DM A stated DM B was new and had worked at the facility for about 3-4 months.
He stated she had completed her food handler and managers training. He stated staff should have followed
the recipes when they prepared meals. He stated education was the way to teach staff to follow the recipes
and use the appropriate serving scoop or ladle. He stated he started education and in-service staff, so they
know they must follow the recipes and serve proper portions.Record review of the facility diet spreadsheet
portion size revealed residents should receive a number 8 scoop of spaghetti noodles which provided half a
cup of noodles, 6-ounce ladle of meat marinara sauce which provided three fourths of a cup of meat
marinara sauce and two number 8 scoops of tossed salad which provided one cup of tossed salad.Record
review of the facility's recipe for Marinara Meat Sauce revealed suggested portion: 6 oz L. 50 servings,
ingredients 9lbs of ground beef and one gallon plus two and three eights' qt. of marinara sauce Record
review Texas Food Handler Certificate dated 10/22/2025 revealed DM B completed the course on
10/22/2025.Record review of Learn2Serve Texas Food Manager Certificate Program dated 11/11/2025
revealed DM B successfully completed Texas Food Safety Manager Certificate Examination on
11/11/2025.Record review of the facility Dietary Policy: Adherence to Standardized Recipes, not dated
revealedPolicy StatementThe Dietary Department shall prepare all meals, and nourishments in accordance
with approved standardized recipes. This ensures nutritional adequacy, food safety, consistency in meal
preparation, and compliance with physician-ordered diets and regulatory requirements.Purpose This policy
ensures residents meals meet nutritional and therapeutic needs, promote consistency across shifts,
maintains accurate portion sizes and textures, and supports regulatory compliance.ScopeThis policy
applies to all dietary staff, including the Dietary Manager, cooks, dietary aides, and any staff involved in
food preparation, portioning, or service.Standardized Recipe UseAll food items shall be prepared using
facility-approved standardized recipes. Recipes must include ingredients, exact measurements, preparation
and cooking instructions, yield, portion size, and texture modification requirements.Recipe
ModificationsRecipes shall not be altered without approval from Dietary Manager or Registered
Detestation.Staff ResponsibilitiesDietary staff are responsible for accurate ingredient measurement,
following preparation instructions, using appropriate equipment for texture modification, and serving correct
portion sizes. Record review of the facility policy Preparation of Foods dated 04/2022 revealedPolicyFood is
to be prepared by methods that conserve nutritive values, flavor, and appearance.Procedure4. All recipes in
use will be standardized and will be maintained in a file book accessible to the cooks. The cook is
responsible for food preparation using those recipes which reflect the planned menu.8. Recipes and
cooking instructions will be followed.
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