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Inspection visit

Health inspection

DIVERSICARE OF LULINGCMS #6750751 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received necessary services to maintain personal hygiene for two (Resident #1 and Resident #2) out of five residents reviewed for showers, in that: Residents Affected - Some The facility failed to provide showers to Resident #1 and Resident #2 in compliance with their shower schedules. This failure placed residents at risk of a decline in hygiene, at risk of skin breakdown, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including end-stage renal disease, type II diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a type of progressive lung disease), and depression. Review of Resident #1's admission MDS assessment, dated 11/13/23, reflected a BIMS of 13, indicating no cognitive impairment. Section G (Functional Status) reflected she required extensive assistance with all ADLs. Review of Resident #1's admission care plan, dated 11/08/23, reflected she had a physical functioning deficit with transfers and required assistance of two people. Review of Resident #1's bathing task in her EMR, from 11/05/23 - 11/14/23, reflected no documentation that a shower/bath had been given. Review of the facility's shower sheets for the month of November 2023, reflected one documented shower sheet for Resident #1 dated 11/09/23. During and observation and interview on 11/14/23 at 9:02 AM revealed Resident #1 was in her room sitting on her bed with her head down. She stated she was upset because she felt dirty. She stated when she was given a shower it was always rushed but she rarely got one. She stated she could not remember the last time she received one and it made her feel bad. Review of Resident #2's undated face sheet reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified dementia, muscle wasting and atrophy (wasting away), bed confinement, need for assistance with personal care, and age-related physical (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: 675075 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 675075 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Diversicare of Luling 208 Maple St Luling, TX 78648 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 0677 debility. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident #2's admission MDS assessment, dated 09/20/23, reflected a BIMS of 14, indicating no cognitive impairment. Section G (Functional Status) reflected she was totally dependent for ADL care. Residents Affected - Some Review of Resident #2's admission care plan, dated 09/28/23, reflected she had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to lateral sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord) with lower extremity paraplegia (paralysis of all or part of your trunk, legs, and pelvic organs) with an intervention of extensive assistance from 1-2 staff with ADLs. Review of Resident #2's bathing task in her EMR, from 10/14/23 - 11/14/23, reflected she received four bed baths on 10/17/23, 10/26/23, 11/02/23, and 11/07/23. Review of the facility's shower sheets for the month of November 2023, reflected no documented shower sheets for Resident #2. During an observation and interview on 11/14/23 at 9:09 AM revealed Resident #2 in bed watching television. Her hair and face were greasy. She stated the aides used to give her bed baths, which she prefers, but they stopped weeks ago. She stated she know obtained her own wipes and tried to wash her chest and arm pits but that was all she could reach. She stated not getting a full bed bath regularly made her feel bad and not too clean. During an interview on 11/14/23 at 10:22 AM, CNA A stated she felt like they were short-staffed and it was hard to get all showers completed and there were some days residents would go without. She stated the aides documented showers in the kiosk and filled out shower sheets. During an interview on 11/14/23 at 12:26 PM, the DON stated it was her responsibility to ensure showers were being given and shower sheets were filed in the binder at the nurses' station. She stated she tried to review the binder every couple of days. She stated the aides were supposed to document showers in the kiosk and on the shower sheets. She stated if a resident refused a shower, the aides were to notify the nurses so they could try encouraging the resident and could document the refusal in their chart. She stated refusals were also to be documented on shower sheets. She stated a potential outcome of not receiving showers regularly was there would be a higher risk of infection. She stated they did not have a policy on ADL care or showers. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675075 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 14, 2023 survey of DIVERSICARE OF LULING?

This was a inspection survey of DIVERSICARE OF LULING on November 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DIVERSICARE OF LULING on November 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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