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Inspection visit

Inspection

The Homestead of DenisonCMS #6752121 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with respect, dignity, and care, in a manner and in an environment that promotes the maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. The facility failed to protect and promote the rights of the resident for 1 (Resident #2) of 6 residents observed for dignity. The facility failed to ensure Agency CNA B provided Resident #1 with privacy during a bed bath and brief change. This failure could place residents at risk for diminished quality of life and loss of dignity and self-worth. The findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, printed on 10/14/23, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side (paralysis of partial or total body function on one side of the body), cerebral infarction (stroke), muscle weakness, dysarthria following cerebral infarction, lack of coordination, glaucoma, essential hypertension, muscle wasting and atrophy, right and left shoulder, memory deficit, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and major depressive disorder. Record review of Resident #1's annual MDS assessment, dated 09/27/23, revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 12, indicating Resident #1 had moderate cognitive impairment. Section G of the assessment revealed Resident #1 required extensive two-person physical assistance with ADLs of bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene and required total one-person assistance in bathing. Record review of Resident #1's care plan, initiated on 11/04/22 revealed a goal of I have an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit r/t CVA with interventions to include BATHING: I require moderate assistance with bathing/showering 1 staff member. In an observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] on 10/14/23 at 4:03 p.m., surveyor knocked on the rooms open door and began to ask residents present permission to enter the room. At this time CNA B yelled patient care, surveyor paused at the threshold to ensure no residents privacy was jeopardized. CNA B then walked to the foot of the bed, which was visible from the hall, stated patient care again and pulled Resident #1's privacy curtain to partially cover half of her bed. CNA B asked surveyor if she need to speak with Resident #1 or the resident in the B bed, who was standing on the B side of the (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 3 Event ID: 675212 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 675212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Homestead of Denison 1101 Reba McEntire LN Denison, TX 75020 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few room. The room divider curtain was not drawn. As surveyor stood in the hall outside of room [ROOM NUMBER], for approximately 5 minutes, CNA B was observed to be providing care to Resident #1, emptying a water basin, leaving the room to obtain incontinent supplies from the supply cart and returning to Resident #1, without closing the door. In an interview attempt on 10/14/23 at 4:10 pm, Resident #1 stated she was well but declined to further speak with surveyor. In an interview on 10/14/23 at 4:12 p.m., CNA B stated she was an agency aide, and it was her second time working in the facility. CNA B stated she had provided Resident #1 a bed bath and was finishing up when surveyor knocked on the open door of room [ROOM NUMBER]. CNA B stated when personal care was provided to residents, the curtain should be pulled to protect the resident. CNA B stated she did not pull Resident #1's curtains because they were stuck, she stated she did not close the door because Resident #1's roommate was in and out of the room. CNA B stated she received training from her staffing agency and had not been apart of any facility held in-services. CNA B stated providing personal care with the door and curtains open could expose the resident to people in the hallway. In an interview on 10/14/23 at 4:15 p.m., LVN C stated she was the nurse for the 600 hall. LVN C stated she was not aware Resident #1 received personal care with the curtains and door open. LVN B stated when a resident received care, the door and curtains should be pulled to protect the resident's privacy. LVN B stated it was the responsibility of the staff member providing care to protect the resident's privacy and not doing so could cause a resident to lose their sense of self and dignity. In an interview on 10/14/23 at 6:07 p.m., the ADON stated she was made aware of the surveyors' observation and stated CNA B should have staff should have knocked on the door introduced herself, obtained verbal consent for the care being provided, pulled the curtain for privacy, closed the door and provide the care. The ADON stated any nursing staff member who provided care were responsible for ensuring the privacy of the resident was protected. The ADON stated not ensuring the residents privacy was protected while they received care could cause emotional distress. The ADON stated they have begun to in-service all nursing staff on privacy and have placed CNA B on the do not return list, barring her from selecting shifts at the facility in the future. In an interview on 10/14/23 at 6:40 p.m., the RDCO stated nursing staff should be closing doors and privacy curtain and should be cognizant of the resident's privacy, as it was their responsibility. The RDCO stated not closing doors and privacy curtains could affect the resident's sense of dignity and would restrict their privacy. The RDCO stated she and the ADON have started to in service nursing staff on privacy and dignity and will conduct hall audits to ensure resident privacy was protected at all times in the future. In an interview on 10/14/23 at 7:00 p.m., the AADMIN stated it was expected for nursing staff to provide and respect the rights of any residents who receive care. the AADMIN stated staff are continually educated on resident rights and in services were started following this incident. The AADMIN stated hall sweeps would be conducted at random to ensure residents privacy was protected. Review of the facility's policy entitled Dignity, revised in February 2021, read in part: Policy Statement: Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes enhances his or her of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth and self-esteem. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1. Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times .11. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675212 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 675212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Homestead of Denison 1101 Reba McEntire LN Denison, TX 75020 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 0550 Staff will promote, maintain, and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures . Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675212 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 14, 2023 survey of The Homestead of Denison?

This was a inspection survey of The Homestead of Denison on October 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at The Homestead of Denison on October 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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