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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Woodland Springs Nursing CenterCMS #6753602 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

675360 07/15/2025 Woodland Springs Nursing Center 1010 Dallas St Waco, TX 76704
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect are reported immediately, but not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the State Survey Agency in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect, in that:Based on interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect are reported immediately, but not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the State Survey Agency in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect, in that:The facility did not report an incident of potential neglect for Resident #1 to the State Survey Agency within 24 hours, when Resident #1 fell out of his wheelchair while being transported on the facility's van on 06/25/25.This failure could place residents at-risk of not having incident and accident investigations reported within the timeframe required. Findings included:Record review of Resident #1's admission record, dated 06/10/2025, reflected an [AGE] year-old male who was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included: Chronic kidney disease stage 4 (when your kidneys are damage and can't filter blood properly), type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (when the body cannot use insulin correctly and sugar builds up in the blood without any common health problems associated with the disease), muscle weakness (reduced ability of the body to contract muscle properly, resulting in a lower strength in one or more muscle), and lack of coordination (having difficulty controlling your movements and making them work together smoothly). Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 07/08/2025, reflected the resident had a BIMS score of 09, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance in the areas of toileting hygiene, upper body dressing, lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene. Resident #1 requires substantial/maximal assistance in the area of shower/bathe self.Record review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 07/15/2025, reflected Resident #1 was care planned for moderate risk for falls r/t unsteady, weak and use of psychoactive, requires assist with ADL's, ADL self-care performance deficit r/t confusion, impaired balance, limited mobility, limited physical mobility r/t weaknessReview of Resident #1's nursing progress note, dated 06/25/25, reflected a progress note entered by the AD that stated, While being transported in [facility name] van from hospital seat belt buckle came loose causing resident to slide onto floor in sitting position resident was at facility when incident occurred witnessed by ADRecord review of Resident#1's witness fall assessment, dated 06/25/2025, reflected was assessed for injuries none noted able to [NAME] was assisted to chair x3 staff and gait.Record review of Resident#1's EMS Patient Care Report, dated 06/25/2025, reflected upon arrival to scene FD is on scene. PT is found inside of a PT transport Page 1 of 4 675360 675360 07/15/2025 Woodland Springs Nursing Center 1010 Dallas St Waco, TX 76704
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few shuttle for nursing home. Pt was helped up from floor into wheelchair by FD. Pt declines of hurting anywhere and does not want to go to hospital. LVN who was driving the bus stated she hit the brakes too hard and caused Pt to fall out of chair. Once Pt is settled in seat. EMS advise driver to pull out of busy traffic into parking lot to obtain vitals on Pt. Once obtained, Pt still declines wanting to be seen at hospital. Pt is presented with refusal form and educated on risks associated with not being seen at hospital. Pt repeats risk and still declines. Refusal form signed by Pt. Pt declines any other needs at this time.During an interview with Resident #1 on 07/15/2025 at 11:45 AM., Resident #1's stated that he was headed to facility from being picked up at from hospital by the AD in the facility's van. Resident #1 stated they were almost to the facility when the AD hit her brakes, and he slid out of his wheelchair. Resident stated that he was not buckled up when he slid out of his wheelchair. Resident #1 stated both the AD and ADM knew that he slid out of wheelchair due to his seat belt not being buckled. Resident #1 stated that he was not hurt and laughed about the incident. Resident #1 stated that the incident happened a few blocks away from the facility and the local EMS and fire department responded to the incident. Resident #1 stated that the ADM came to the scene of the incident to check on him. Resident #1 stated he didn't remember the date of the incident but stated he believes it happened last month (June 2025).During an interview with the AD on 07/15/2025 at 2:00 PM, The AD stated she was bringing Resident #1 to the facility after he had been discharged from the hospital. The AD stated a few miles away from the facility she had to hit her brakes quickly due to the light turning yellow. The AD stated that Resident #1 slid out his wheelchair onto the floor. The AD stated Resident #1 was buckled when leaving the hospital but at the time of the incident Resident #1 was not wearing a seatbelt. The AD stated she doesn't how the seat belt came a loose. The AD stated she called 911 and the facility's ADM. The AD stated that EMS checkout Resident #1 and there were no injuries. The AD stated that she had not had anything like that happen to her before. The AD stated that she was not aware that the incident was not reported to the state. During an interview with the NC on 07/15/2025 at 2:30 PM, The NC stated she was not aware of the incident. The NC stated that she was told by staff that Resident #1 was buckled in his wheelchair at the time of the incident. During an interview with the ADM on 07/15/2025 at 2:45 PM, The ADM stated that the AD was bring Resident #1 back from the hospital when the AD hit her brake causing Resident #1 to slide to the floor. The ADM stated that the AD stated she wasn't speeding, and Resident #1 did not have any injuries from the incident. The ADM stated that AD notified him and EMS of the incident. The ADM stated he went to the scene of the incident to check on the resident and AD. The ADM stated that the residents seat buckle came loose which caused the resident to slide out of his chair. The ADM stated that they followed the facility's protocol, and the incident was not reportable.Review of the facility's Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation Reporting and Investigation policy, dated September 2022, revealed All reports of resident abuse (including injuries of unknown origin) neglect, exploitation, or theft/misappropriation of resident property are reported to local, state, and federal agencies (as required by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Findings of all investigations are documented or reported.Policy Interpretation and ImplementationReporting Allegation to the administrator and Authorities1. If resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the administrator and to other officials according to state law.2. The administrator of the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicions to the following persons or agencies:a. The state licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility;b. The local/state ombudsman;c. The resident's representative;d. Adult 675360 Page 2 of 4 675360 07/15/2025 Woodland Springs Nursing Center 1010 Dallas St Waco, TX 76704
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few protective services (where state lay provides jurisdiction in long term care);e. Law enforcement officials;f. The resident's attending physician; and g. The facility medical director.3. Immediately is define as:a. Within two hours of an allegation involving abuse or result in serious bodily injury; orb. Within 24 hours of an allegation that does not involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury. 6. Upon receiving any allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source, the administrator is responsible for determining what actions (if any) are needed for the protection of residents. 675360 Page 3 of 4 675360 07/15/2025 Woodland Springs Nursing Center 1010 Dallas St Waco, TX 76704
F 0680 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional who was a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who was licensed or registered by the state for 1 of 1 Activity Director (AD) reviewed for qualified professionals, in that: Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional who was a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who was licensed or registered by the state for 1 of 1 Activity Director (AD) reviewed for qualified professionals, in that: The facility failed to have a qualified AD to serve as the director of the activities program. This failure could place residents at risk for reduced quality of life due to lack of activities that were individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident.The findings included:During an interview with the AD on 07/15/2025 at 2:00 PM, The AD stated she has been the AD since March 2025. The AD stated she was an assistant AD/CNA before she was the AD. The AD stated that the previous AD was fired in February 2025, and she has been the AD since. The AD stated that she has been helping as a CNA and transportation driver and hasn't had the time to start her certification. The AD stated that she has enrolled in the appropriate class but could not provide any evidence of her enrollment.During an interview with the ADM on 07/15/2025 at 2:45 PM, the ADM stated that the current AD was previous the AD assistant. The ADM stated that he thought the current AD was enrolled in taking the appropriate classes to have her AD certification. The ADM stated once the appropriate classes were completed then the facility would reimburse the current AD for completing her certification. The ADM stated that he did not have any information that the AD was enrolled in the appropriated classes for her AD certification. The ADM stated a negative outcome would be if the AD did not know the appropriate activity director guidelines due to not completing the AD certification. The ADM stated the facility did not have a policy regarding activities/activities director.Review of the facility Activities Director job description, not dated, reflected must be qualified therapeutic recreation specialist who is: licensed or registered, if applicable by the state in which practicing. Residents Affected - Some 675360 Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0680GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F680 - The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 15, 2025 survey of Woodland Springs Nursing Center?

This was a inspection survey of Woodland Springs Nursing Center on July 15, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Woodland Springs Nursing Center on July 15, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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