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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LA BAHIA NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #6753722 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.

F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. 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 ensure that residents had the right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences except when to do so would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences, in that: Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #22's call light was within reach. This failure could place residents at risk of achieving independent functioning, dignity, and well-being. Findings include: Record review of Resident #22's face sheet dated 11/7/24 revealed a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #22 had diagnosis that included Amputation of Bilateral lower extremity (surgical removal of more than one limb), Major Depressive Disorder (a severe mood disorder that can affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and ability to perform daily activities), and Heart failure (occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should). Record review of Resident #22's admission MDS assessment, dated 9/21/24, reflected a BIMS score of 04 which suggested severe cognitive impairment. Record review of Resident 22's care plan, dated 6/20/24, reflected, the resident is at risk for falls, with intervention's, be sure to keep the call light within reach. Observation and interview on 11/07/24 in Resident #22s room at 10:15 AM revealed that the call light was on the floor. Resident #22 stated, she did not know how the call light got on the floor and prefers to scream Help . Interview on 11/07/24 at 9:50 AM, CNA A stated that she was the assigned nursing assistant for Resident #22. CNA A stated she did not know how Resident #22's call light ended up on the floor. CNA A also noted that if Resident #22 did not have access to the call light, Resident #22 might fall. During an interview with the DON on 11/08/24, at 11:15 AM, the DON stated the facility did not have a policy to address the use of call light but stated the importance of ensuring a call light is accessible to all residents, stating the lack of accessibility to a call light for any resident could lead to a potential fall if assistance was needed. The DON also mentioned charge nurses currently (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: 675372 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 675372 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/08/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bahia Nursing and Rehabilitation 225 E Ward St Goliad, TX 77963 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 0558 monitored this task during their morning rounds daily, and her ADON was responsible for overseeing this process. 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: 675372 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 675372 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/08/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bahia Nursing and Rehabilitation 225 E Ward St Goliad, TX 77963 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 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed a to dispose of garbage and refuse properly for 1 of 2 garbage dumpsters (dumpsters #1 and #2) reviewed for disposal of garbage. Residents Affected - Many 1. The facility failed to ensure garbage dumpster #1's lid was completely shut. This deficient practice could place residents at risk for exposure to germs and diseases carried by vermin and rodents. The findings inclulded: 1. Observation on 11/7/24 at 11:05am with the Dietary Director revealed that one of two garbage dumpsters (dumpster #1) had a 3 x 5 foot lid that was completely open exposing the garbage inside of the dumpster. During an interview on 11/7/24 at 11:10 a.m., with the Dietary Director she stated that having an open lid to the garbage dumpster would allow pests access to the garbage and possibly the facility. The Dietary Director stated that she does train her staff on the necessity of keeping the garbage dumpster lid closed at all times. During an interview on 11/7/24 at 11:45 a.m., with the Administrator she stated that having a garbage dumpster lid open would create a pest control problem. She stated that the facility's department heads would be further in-serviced on the issue. Record review of the Dietary Services Policies and Procedures Manual dated 10/23/24 Section IC 00-11.00, Waste Control and Disposal, stated that Trash cans must be covered at all times except during use. Record review of the Texas Food Establishment Rules, 2015, §228.152(n)(2), revealed: Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (2) with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed, 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (B) With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675372 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 8, 2024 survey of LA BAHIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of LA BAHIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION on November 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LA BAHIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION on November 8, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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