F 0637
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to complete a significant change MDS
assessment within 14 days after a significant change of condition for 1 of 6 (Resident #3) residents
reviewed for comprehensive assessments.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility did not complete a significant change MDS for Resident #3 after she was admitted to hospice
services.
This failure could place residents at risk of not having their individual needs met when a significant change
in condition occurs.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #3's comprehensive MDS, dated [DATE], reflected an [AGE] year-old female originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included unspecified dementia (memory loss), anxiety (a
feeling of fear, tension, or worry), depression (persistent feelings of sadness), hypothyroidism (when the
thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone), and diabetes mellitus (increased blood sugar
levels). Resident #3 had a BIMS score of 00, indicating severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #3's care plan revealed she was admitted to hospice services for diagnoses of senile
degeneration of the brain (progressive deterioration of brain tissue and function that occurs beyond what is
considered normal aging) on 2/6/25.
Review of Resident #3's clinical physician's order dated 02/06/2025 revealed she was admitted to hospice
services due to a diagnosis of senile degeneration of the brain (progressive deterioration of brain tissue
and function that occurs beyond what is considered normal aging).
Review of Resident #3's MDS assessments in the EHR revealed no significant change assessment was
conducted after Resident #3 was admitted to hospice services.
In an observation on 2/25/2025 at 9:20am Resident #3 was sitting in her wheelchair in her room watching
television. She had what appeared to be a baby fidget blanket in her lap and she was moving some of the
flaps with her fingers. She appeared clean and well kempt. An interview was attempted but Resident #3
was unable to hold a conversation with the state surveyor.
In an interview on 02/26/2025 at 11:58 AM with the MDSC who has worked at the facility for almost 7 years,
she stated that she had just completed Resident #3's annual MDS assessment on 12/28/24 and
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
she probably forgot to do the significant change assessment after the physician's order on 2/6/25. She
stated that hospice was considered a significant change. When a resident had a significant change, she
was to speak with the resident, family, and hospice about their goals. She physically assesses residents to
see what has changed, she will ask about the diagnoses, and why the decision to obtain hospice services
was made. She said she was trained by the reimbursement specialist on doing MDS assessments
accurately. She stated that if a significant change MDS was not done it could impede payments given to the
facility, as well as impeding care that the resident was to receive that she could not see.
In an interview on 02/26/2025 at 12:16 PM with the DON who has worked at the facility for 5 years, she
stated that the MDS coordinator was responsible for completing a significant change MDS after discussion
with the IDT, the family, and hospice. She stated that hospice was considered a significant change, and that
the MDSC was trained in accurately conducting MDS assessments. She stated that her responsibilities
(regarding MDS) as the DON, included reviewing records, ensuring DNR's were completed, and that she
just assumed that the significant change assessment gets completed. She stated that negative impacts
could be that goals could potentially not get done on the care plan and that problems in the MDS would
trigger different things on the care plan.
Review of the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Policy for MDS assessment Data Accuracy policy undated
reflected,
The purpose of the MDS policy is to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by qualified
staff to address the needs of the resident who are familiar with his/her physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being.
According to CMS 's RAI Version 3.0 Manual; the MDS is a core set of screening, clinical, and functional
status elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which forms the foundation of a
comprehensive assessment for all residents of nursing homes certified to participate in Medicare or
Medicaid. The items in the MDS standardize communication about resident problems and conditions within
nursing homes, between nursing homes, and outside agencies.
Federal regulations at 42 CFR 483.20 (b)(1)(xviii), (g), and (h) require that:
1.
The assessment accurately reflects the resident's status.
Review of the RAI dated October 2024 reflected,
If a nursing home resident elects the hospice benefit, the nursing home is required to complete an MDS
Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA).
For the other comprehensive MDS assessments, Significant Change in Status Assessment and Significant
Correction to Prior Comprehensive Assessment, the CAA Completion Date must be no later than 14 days
from the ARD and no later than 14 days from the determination date of the significant change in status or
the significant error, respectively.
A significant change is a major decline or improvement in a resident's status that:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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1. Will not normally resolve itself without intervention by staff or by implementing standard disease-related
clinical interventions, the decline is not considered self-limiting.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. Impacts more than one area of the resident's health status; and
Residents Affected - Few
3. Requires interdisciplinary review and/or revision of the care plan.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident assessment accurately reflected the
resident's status for 1 (Resident #31) of 6 residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure Resident #31's significant change MDS accurately reflected his hospice status.
This failure could place residents at risk of not having their individual needs met when a significant change
in condition occurs.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #31's closed record significant change MDS dated [DATE] revealed he was a [AGE]
year-old male who initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a re-admit date of 10/13/2024. His
diagnoses included: cancer, malnutrition, schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, speech, and behavior), adult failure to thrive, lack of coordination,
and acute pain due to trauma. His BIMS was 03, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. In Section O
- Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs, K1. Hospice Care was not checked, rather, Z1. None of
the Above had been checked indicating resident had no special treatments, procedures, or programs.
Review of Resident #31's care plan revealed he was admitted to hospice services for diagnoses of
malignant neoplasm of the left kidney, except renal pelvis (a disease in which kidney cells grow out of
control, not affecting the pelvis) on 10/25/2024.
Review of Resident #31's clinical physician's order dated 10/25/2024 revealed he was admitted to hospice
services due to malignant neoplasm of the left kidney, except renal pelvis (a disease in which kidney cells
grow out of control, not affecting the pelvis).
In an interview on 02/26/2025 at 1:32 PM with the MDSC who has worked at the facility for almost 7 years,
she stated that hospice should have been checked in Section O in Resident #31's significant change MDS.
She said she was trained by the reimbursement specialist on doing the MDS assessments accurately. She
stated that if a significant change MDS was not done accurately it could impede payments given to the
facility, as well as impeding care that the resident was to receive that she could not see.
In an interview on 02/26/2025 at 12:16 PM with the DON who has worked at the facility for 5 years, she
stated that the MDS coordinator was responsible for completing a significant change MDS after discussion
with the IDT, the family, and hospice. She stated that the MDSC was trained in accurately conducting MDS
assessments. She stated that her responsibilities (regarding MDS) as the DON, included reviewing records
and ensuring DNR's were completed.
Review of facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Policy for MDS assessment Data Accuracy policy undated
reflected,
The purpose of the MDS policy is to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by qualified
staff to address the needs of the resident who are familiar with his/her physical, mental, and
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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F 0641
psychosocial well-being.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
According to CMS's RAI Version 3.0 Manual; the MDS is a core set of screening, clinical, and functional
status elements, including common definitions and coding categories, which forms the foundation of a
comprehensive assessment for all residents of nursing homes certified to participate in Medicare or
Medicaid. The items in the MDS standardize communication about resident problems and conditions within
nursing homes, between nursing homes, and outside agencies.
Residents Affected - Few
Federal regulations at 42 CFR 483.20 (b)(1)(xviii), (g), and (h) require that:
2.
The assessment accurately reflects the resident's status.
Review of the RAI dated October 2024 reflected,
An SCSA is required to be performed when a terminally ill resident enrolls in a hospice program
(Medicare-certified or State-licensed hospice provider) or changes hospice providers and remains a
resident at the nursing home. The ARD must be within 14 days from the effective date of the hospice
election (which can be the same or later than the date of the hospice election statement, but not earlier
than). An SCSA must be performed regardless of whether an assessment was recently conducted on the
resident. This is to ensure a coordinated plan of care between the hospice and nursing home is in place. A
Medicare-certified hospice must conduct an assessment at the initiation of its services. This is an
appropriate time for the nursing home to evaluate the MDS information to determine if it reflects the current
condition of the resident, since the nursing home remains responsible for providing necessary care and
services to assist the resident in achieving their highest practicable well-being at whatever stage of the
disease process the resident is experiencing.
o If a resident is admitted on the hospice benefit (i.e., the resident is coming into the facility having already
elected hospice), or elects hospice on or prior to the ARD of the admission assessment, the facility should
complete the admission assessment, checking the Hospice Care item, O0110K1.
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675150
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and
serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for
dietary services.
1. The facility failed to ensure that the dry storage items were free from expired foods.
2. The facility failed to ensure kitchen staff followed proper hand hygiene during meal preparations.
3. The facility failed to ensure that the puree blender was cleaned between menu items.
These failures could place residents at risk for food contamination and foodborne illness.
Findings included:
An observation was made on 02/24/25 at 10:49 AM in the kitchen. The observation in the kitchen's dry
storage area revealed expired food. Sysco Imperial thickened orange juice from concentrate had a date
labeled and expiration of 02/23/2025. An observation was made of 4 boxes of thickened dairy drink that did
not have an expiration date on them.
An observation was made on 02/25/2025 at 11:15AM in the kitchen for the process of hand washing.
During this observation Ck #1 had turned the sink water on, scrubbed their hands with soap, grabbed a
paper towel to turn off the sink, and used the same dirty paper towel to dry their hands.
An observation was made on 02/25/2025 at 11:23AM in the kitchen for the process of puree. During this
observation Ck #1 pureed vegetables in the puree blender. Ck #1 completed the puree of the vegetables
and placed the lid in the compartment sink. Ck #1 then grabbed the lid and placed it back onto the puree
blender and continued to blend the vegetables. Ck #1 did not wash the lid before placing it back onto the
blender.
An interview was made on 02/25/2025 at 11:33AM with the DM who stated they have been employed at the
facility for 1 year. The DM stated that the policy for the puree process was to make sure the blender was
clean, put the food in the blender, put beef or chicken broth to give them some flavor, and wash between
menu item use. The DM stated a negative impact this could cause for the residents was cross
contamination. The DM stated that trainings have not been provided on this specific topic. The DM stated
that the policy for handwashing was that staff were to wash their hands anytime they were messing with the
food and sanitizing the dishes when using them. The DM described the hand washing process as staff
should turn the sink on, wet their hands, rub soap up to the forearm, scrub for a little bit and let the soap
sink in, wash their hands off, grab a paper towel, dry their hands, and turn the sink off. The DM stated a
negative impact this could have on residents was possibly food borne illnesses. The DM stated that training
has been provided for this topic. The DM stated that the expectation for expired food was to throw it away if
it was expired. The DM stated that food items should be dated and labeled. The DM stated a negative
impact expired food could have on residents were they could get sick.
An interview was made on 02/25/2025 at 11:40AM with Ck #1 who stated they have been employed at the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
facility for 3 years. Ck #1 stated that they had received training on handwashing and sanitizing a couple of
months ago. Ck #1 explained the puree process as washing the used dish after every food item. Ck #1
stated you do not want to put meat with vegetables. Ck #1 stated a negative impact that could have on a
resident was having food built up on the processor. Ck #1 stated that they had reused the lid after pureeing
the item because they believed the water was still on. During this interview Ck #1 identified the
handwashing process as turn the water on, use soap, rinse up to elbows, use a napkin to dry your hands,
turn off the water with the napkin, and throw the napkin in the trash. Ck #1 stated a negative impact this
could have on resident if not followed properly was getting the resident's sick. Ck #1 stated they did not
remember doing that. Ck #1 stated the expectation for receiving food items was to date and label the food
items. Ck #1 stated that the food should be thrown away if it was expired.
An interview was conducted on 02/26/25 at 11:44 AM with the ADM of the facility. The ADM stated they
have been working at the facility since November 2024. The ADM stated that the expectation for cleaning
and sanitizing dishes was to clean the dishes after every meal service to utilize the dishwasher. The ADM
stated the expectation was to clean and sanitize the dish item if it was put in the sink and wash it before
using it again. The ADM stated a negative impact it could have on a resident would be the dish could have
residual food, contamination, and potentially bacteria. The ADM stated the expectation for hand washing
was staff should wash their hands, follow the handwashing guidelines after they touch food, touch trays,
and they should be consistently washing their hands in the kitchen. The ADM identifies the steps to
washing hands as using warm water, scrub your hands with soap, use a paper towel to turn faucet off, and
grab a different clean paper towel to dry their hands. The ADM stated a negative impact this could have on
a resident was it could cause contamination, food borne illnesses, and potentially allergens. The ADM
stated that training for handwashing and dish sanitizing was completed by the dietary manager for the team
below them. The ADM stated to refer to the policy for the facility's policy on handwashing and sanitizing.
The ADM stated the expectation for expired food was to remove the item from the shelf, fridge, or freezer,
and discard the food item. The ADM stated a negative impact this could cause for residents was passing
bacteria and possible different food borne allergens. The ADM stated to refer to the policy for the policy on
expired food.
Record Review of policy Food Preparation and Services dated April 2019 revealed the following
information:
Food and nutrition services employees prepare and serve food in a manner that complies with safe food
handling practices including:
1.
Appropriate measures are used to prevent cross contamination. These include:
a.
Cleaning and sanitizing work surface and food-contact equipment between uses, following food code
guidelines.
2.
Food preparation staff adhere to proper hygiene and sanitary practices to prevent the spread of foodborne
illness.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Record Review of policy Food Receiving and Storage dated October 2017 revealed the following
information.
1.
Dry foods that are stored in bins will be removed from original packaging, labeled, and dated (use by date).
Such foods will be rotated using a first in first out system.
2.
All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled, and dated (use by date).
3.
Opened containers and beverages must be dated when opened and have a use by date.
Record Review of policy Sanitation dated October 2008 revealed the following information.
1.
All equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be washed to remove or completely loosen soils by
using the manual or mechanical means necessary and sanitized using hot water and/or chemical sanitizing
solutions.
2.
Food preparation equipment and utensils that are manually washed will be allowed to air dry whenever
practical.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675150
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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F 0926
Have policies on smoking.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to follow their own established smoking policy
for 5 (Residents #4, #27, #35, #48, and #50) of 8 residents reviewed for smoking.
Residents Affected - Some
1.
The facility failed to ensure that Residents #4, #48, and #50 did not keep their personal cigarette lighters in
their rooms per facility policy.
2.
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #35 only used his e-cigarettes inside the designated smoking
areas.
3.
The facility failed to address where e-cigarettes should be stored, how to handle the devices, batteries, and
refill cartridges.
This failure could place residents at risk of an unsafe smoking environment and injury.
Findings included:
Review of the facility's Smoking Residents updated 02/21/2025, provided by the facility, identified Resident
#4, #27, #35, #48, and #50 as smokers.
Review of Resident #4's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was a [AGE] year-old
female who initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included: high cholesterol, anxiety,
depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, low back pain, and need for assistance with personal care. Her BIMS
score was a 14 indicating she was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident #4's care plan dated last revised 02/24/2025 revealed she was care planned for being
addicted to smoking cigarettes, dipping snuff, and vaping. Interventions included showing resident where
designated smoking areas were, and to keep all smoking materials in designated area.
Review of Resident #4's safe smoking assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was safe to smoke
without supervision and was informed of smoking policies/procedures.
An interview and observation on 02/24/2025 at 11:06 AM with Resident #4 revealed that she kept her
cigarette's and the lighter inside her purse that hung on her wheelchair. She stated that she could go
outside whenever she wanted to smoke, if it was too cold, she would just grin and bear it by staying inside
and skipping her smoke breaks. She typically smoked about 3 cigarettes a day. She used an oxygen
concentrator at night while sleeping. She stated that she has not been told to turn her lighter into the
nurse's station but that she would never smoke inside.
Review of Resident #27's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male
who initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included: cancer, diabetes mellitus
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0926
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
(increased blood sugar levels), anxiety (a feeling of fear, tension, or worry), bipolar, schizophrenia (a mental
disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, speech, and behavior), alcohol
abuse, and high blood pressure. His BIMS score was a 15 indicating he was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident #27's care plan dated last revised 2/05/2025 revealed he was addicted to smoking
cigarettes, dipping snuff, and recently only used a vape. Interventions included to show resident where
designated smoking areas were, keep all smoking materials in designated area at the nurse's station, and
to monitor resident when smoking to ensure resident safety.
Review of Resident #27's safe smoking assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was safe to smoke
his vape without supervision and was informed of smoking policies/procedures.
In an interview on 02/24/2025 at 11:23AM with Resident #27he stated that he did not smoke cigarettes but
did use a vape. He stated that the facility had an alarm that would set off if they smoked inside. Resident
#27 stated that he had a heavy coat for the cold weather for outside for smoking. Resident #27 stated that
they could go outside and vape whenever they would like to.
In an observation on 02/24/2025 at 11:30AM Resident #27 pointed to his vape on his table. He had access
to the vape and kept it in his room.
Review of Resident #35's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male
who admitted to the facility 02/08/2021. His diagnoses included: high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis,
anxiety (a feeling of fear, tension, or worry), depression, psychotic disorder, Lyme disease, nicotine
dependence, adjustment disorder, and pseudobulbar affect (inappropriate involuntary laughing and crying).
His BIMS score was a 15 indicating he was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident #35's care plan dated last revised 2/04/2025 revealed he was addicted to smoking
tobacco in the form of cigarettes, pipe, or cigars; as well as using nicotine pouches/chewing tobacco,
vaping, and has a history & recently smoked marijuana/cannabis. He has a history of keeping a cigar cutter
and scissors at bedside and has been found smoking inside his room. He also periodically uses chewing
tobacco/smokeless tobacco and a vape. He was noncompliant with keeping smoking products and
materials at nurses' desk and periodically return smoking items to nursing desk. An occurrence on 4/15/24
where resident insisted on growing Marijuana in smoking area. The ADM removed it each time it was found
which made the resident angry and caused behaviors. Interventions included to show Resident #35 where
designated smoking areas were. Keep all the smoking materials in designated area. The resident was
instructed to stop acquiring marijuana buds, seeds etc. for planting in the facility. The resident was
instructed to stop planting marijuana in facility pots. Instructed it was a hazard to his health and against the
law to have with each episode of finding his plants growing, Smoking assessment to be completed monthly.
Review of Resident #35's safe smoking assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was safe to smoke
without supervision and was informed of smoking policies/procedures.
In an interview on 02/24/2025 at 2:38PM Resident #35 stated that they did not smoke cigarettes, but they
did use a vape. Resident #35 stated that the facility staff did not allow the residents to smoke inside the
facility. Resident #35 stated that if it was cold, they would put on a jacket, and smoke outside if they wanted
to. He stated they were allowed to smoke whenever they would like to.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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 0926
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
In an observation on 02/24/2025 at 12:05PM Resident #48 pulled a pack of cigarettes out of her jacket
pocket and inside the cigarette container were cigarettes and a lighter. Resident #48 had access to the
cigarettes and lighter and kept it in her room.
Review of Resident #48's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was a [AGE] year-old
female who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included: low blood sodium levels, anxiety,
psychotic disorder, cataracts, and cachexia (a condition which causes significant weight loss and muscle
loss). Her BIMS score was a 13 which indicated she was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident #48's care plan dated last revised 01/02/2025 revealed she was addicted to smoking
cigarettes and drinking alcohol. She was periodically non-compliant with returning smoking supplies to the
nurse's desk. Smoking safety assessment shows the resident was safe to smoke unsupervised.
Interventions included to explain and show the resident where designated smoking areas were. Keep all
smoking materials in designated area. Smoking assessment to be completed monthly.
Review of Resident #48's safe smoking assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was safe to smoke
without supervision and was informed of smoking policies/procedures.
In an observation on 02/24/2025 at 02:40PM, in Resident #35's bedroom, Resident #35 pointed to a vape
that was on his bedside table. Resident #35 had access to the vape and kept it in his room.
In an interview on 02/24/2025 at 11:58AM with Resident #48 she stated that she kept her lighter and
cigarettes in her smoking jacket. She stated she did not smoke inside the facility. She stated that she
smoked outside and if it was cold, she would use a jacket to smoke outside. Resident #48 stated they were
able to smoke whenever they would like to.
Review of Resident #50's MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included: thyroid disorder, non-Alzheimer's dementia, high
blood pressure, seizure disorder, bipolar, prediabetes, repeated falls, lack of coordination, and muscle
weakness. His BIMS score was an 11, indicating moderate cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #50's care plan dated last revised 01/28/2025 revealed he was addicted to smoking a
pipe. Interventions included showing the resident where designated smoking areas were, keep all smoking
materials in designated area at the nurse's station, and to monitor resident when smoking to ensure
resident safety.
Review of Resident #50's safe smoking assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident was safe to smoke his
pipe without supervision and was informed of smoking policies/procedures.
In an interview on 02/24/2025 at 2:09 PM with Resident #50 he stated he smoked cigars and a pipe. He
stated the facility frequently assessed and educated him on smoking safety and smoking safety around
oxygen. He stated he had a brown suitcase or got other cases that he kept his tobacco products and spare
pipes in. He kept the box with him or in his room. He further stated, I keep my lighter (Zippo) and my butane
(disposable lighter) in my pocket or if I go to sleep, I place them on the table next to me. He stated that the
facility has not tried to collect the lighter and butane but if they try someone is going to get hurt. The Zippo
lighter used liquid lighter fuel which he stated that he keeps with him also. He stated, my butane was sealed
by the factory, only fuel I keep is Zippo lighter fuel to refill the cotton type material in the Zippo lighter.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675150
If continuation sheet
Page 11 of 12
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
675150
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bluebonnet Rehab at Ennis
2300 South Oak Grove Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
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 0926
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
An observation on 02/24/2025 at 11:42 AM revealed there were 2 residents (Resident #48 and #50) in the
outside middle courtyard smoking. Resident #48 lit her own cigarette and was sitting in her wheelchair
smoking it. Resident #50 lit his tobacco pipe and was sitting in his wheelchair smoking it. No staff were
present.
An observation on 02/24/2025 at 12:16 PM revealed Resident #35 pulled an e-cigarette out of his sock and
smoked it while waiting on his lunch tray in the facility dining room.
In an interview on 02/25/2025 at 10:37 AM with CNA A she stated that she was not sure if residents could
keep smoking materials in their rooms. She stated that residents could go out to smoke when they wanted,
and that staff followed behind them with the lighter. She stated that Resident #35 stayed in trouble and that
using e-cigarettes were not allowed inside the building.
In an interview on 02/25/2025 at 10:45 AM the CRN stated that the staff working at the nurse's station will
use a binder to mark residents out when going to smoke, and mark them back in when they come in. She
stated that residents know to look for her when she was here so that they could turn their smoking
materials back into the nurse's station. She said that staff was supposed to follow the residents outside with
a lighter to light the cigarettes. When she looked in the smoking box for Resident #4's cigarette's and lighter
she could not locate them.
In an interview on 02/26/2025 at 11:02 AM, the ADM stated his expectation was that lighters were to be
kept at the nurse's station and not in any resident's possession, but that residents could keep their
cigarettes in their rooms. He stated that all residents get evaluated monthly using a safe smoking evaluation
and all residents deemed safe to smoke without supervision may smoke without staff present in the
designated smoking area.
Review of the facility policy titled Smoking Policy- Residents last revised July 2017 reflected the following:
The facility shall establish and maintain safe resident smoking practices.
2. Smoking is only permitted in designated resident smoking areas, which are located outside of the
building. Electronic cigarettes may be permitted inside designated areas only.
12. No resident is allowed to keep combustible smoking materials (lighter, matches, etc.) in their
possession at any time.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675150
If continuation sheet
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