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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Navasota Nursing & RehabilitationCMS #6753991 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to immediately inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician and notify, consistent with his or her authority, the representative when there was a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for resident rights. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's MD was notified after she experienced swelling in her left arm. Resident #1 complained of pain 11/16/2024, the Medical Doctor was not informed. On 11/20/2024 the Medical Doctor assessed the resident and ordered an X-ray which showed no significant findings on 11/21/2024 of which the MD was not notified. On 11/26/2024 the resident requested to go to the emergency room where she was diagnosed with a ruptured left bicep tendon with instructions to keep arm elevated and free of compression. This failure could place residents at risk of illness, injury, uncontrolled pain, and a decreased quality of life. 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 cerebral infarction (stroke), type II diabetes , muscle weakness, and unspecified lack of coordination. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/11/24, reflected a BIMS score of 15, indicating she had no cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 11/19/24, reflected she had a potential for uncontrolled pain with an intervention of notifying the physician if interventions were unsuccessful or if current complaint was a significant change from past experience of pain. Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 11/16/24 and documented by LVN A, reflected the following: [Resident #1] c/o pain on the left arm, stated 10/10 on pain scale. Left arm swollen and muscle contracte. PRN Tylentol 625mg given and applied Voltaren Gel on the pain site. Cold compress applied to the left arm and [Resident #1] expresses relief and comfort. Will continue to monitor [Resident #1]. (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: 675399 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 675399 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Navasota Nursing & Rehabilitation 1405 E Washington Navasota, TX 77868 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 0580 Review of Resident #1's November 2024 MAR reflected she had a pain level of 10 on 11/16/24, was administered her PRN pain medication, and it was effective. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 11/20/24 and documented by LVN B, reflected the following: Residents Affected - Some (MD) here to round today. Received new order for x-ray to left arm for swelling and pain . Review of Resident #1's MD progress note, dated 11/20/24, reflected the following: . She (Resident #1) has significant swelling in the left upper arm. She states it has been present for a few weeks. Nursing reports an XR is pending . Review of Resident #1's x-ray results, dated 11/21/24, reflected no significant findings to her left arm. Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 11/26/24 at 10:00 AM and documented by LVN B, reflected the following: [Resident #1]'s left arm swollen and painful. She requests to be seen at the emergency department . Review of Resident #1's progress note, dated 11/26/24 at 8:46 PM and documented by LVN B, reflected the following: [Resident #1] was seen at (ER) today . Final diagnosis, ruptured left bicep tendon. Review of Resident #1's ER discharge paperwork, dated 11/26/24, reflected her final diagnosis was a ruptured left bicep tendon with special instructions to keep her arm elevated and free from compressive devices. During an observation and interview on 12/12/24 at 11:42 AM, Resident #1 stated her left arm had been swollen for over a month and she had a ruptured tendon. She stated she did not know how it happened and no one had been rough with her or caused the swelling. She lifted her left arm which revealed it was swollen and twice the size of her right arm. During an interview on 12/12/24 at 11:58 AM, LVN A stated he did not normally work Resident #1's floor but was working on 11/16/24 when he noticed the swelling to her left arm. Het stated he administered her Tylenol and put ice on her arm and it was effective. He stated he did not notify the NP/MD but did notify the oncoming nurse after his shift, LVN B. During a telephone interview on 12/12/24 at 1:46 PM, Resident #1's MD stated the day she was notified of her swelling was the day she requested an x-ray (11/20/24). She stated she was doing rounds that day and observed the swelling. She stated she never got the results of the x-ray. She stated she was not made aware of the increased pain, her going to the ER, or the diagnosis of a ruptured tendon. She stated it was her expectations that she was notified of any change in condition regarding the residents. She stated she would have sent her to the ER sooner if she had been notified of the increased pain. She stated she would not have had any orders or recommendations if she had been notified of the tendon rupture, as those take time to heal. She stated she believed Resident #1's pain was being managed effectively. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675399 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 675399 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Navasota Nursing & Rehabilitation 1405 E Washington Navasota, TX 77868 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 12/12/24 at 2:39 PM, the DON stated she would have expected for the MD to have been notified sooner about Resident #1's swelling to her arm immediately. She stated she knew she was made aware but could not remember when. She stated Resident #1's pain had been effectively controlled by her scheduled and PRN pain medications. She stated she should have been notified of her increased pain, hospitalization, and final diagnosis. She stated she believed she was made aware of the ruptured tendon. She stated it was important for the MD to be notified of all changes in condition by the nurses to ensure she was fully involved in all the residents' medical care. Review of the facility's Notifying the Physician of Change in Status Policy, revised 03/11/13, reflected the following: 1. The nurse will notify the physician immediately with significant change in status. The nurse will document signs and symptoms of significant change, time/date of call to physician . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675399 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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What happened during the December 12, 2024 survey of Navasota Nursing & Rehabilitation?

This was a inspection survey of Navasota Nursing & Rehabilitation on December 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Navasota Nursing & Rehabilitation on December 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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